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…”

“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.”