Kevin Brady: “they say you make a living by what you get, but you make a life by what you give. By that measure, A.C. Barger of…”

“they say you make a living by what you get, but you make a life by what you give. By that measure, A.C. Barger of Centreville, Texas, lived a very rich life. He was a Korean War veteran and a successful businessperson. I knew him when I first ran for the State legislature. And, honestly, without his help and his leadership, I would not be serving in Congress today. More than that, he gave back to his community every day of his life. He served on the Trinity River Authority, was a member of the Silver Haired Legislature, was director of the Leon County Crime Stoppers, and he founded and was commander of the local VFW post. He loved children, and so he was Santa on the Square for 17 years and for the senior citizens. He started the Leon County Career Day and founded the Leon County Drill Team. He was selected man of the year. He just gave and gave and gave. A.C. recently passed away. I know his wife, Darlene, daughters and family, and all will miss him. Our Nation, our State of Texas, our community, is better for A.C.'s life. He is a national treasure and will be missed.”