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Joe Barton: last December my sister, the only sister that I have, had a bouncing baby boy born on December 18, 1994. It is her first…

On the recordFebruary 13, 1995
last December my sister, the only sister that I have, had a bouncing baby boy born on December 18, 1994. It is her first child and just a delightful young man. I would like to read into the Record an announcement of Parker Travis Gerro's birth. I want to point out to my colleagues that the poet is not myself but my sister. Welcome to Parker Travis Gerro On December 18, '94 A precious life began; A Texas-style Republican, Was born to Mike and Jan. The Gerro's are ecstatic; Uncle Joe Barton, too. A new Conservative in Arlington Is a baby dream come true. Mr. Speaker, we are delighted to have this young man in the world today. We hope his life is happy, healthy, and productive.
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Joe Barton
Republican · Texas

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Celebrating the birth of his sister's son during a House floor speech.

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