Pete Sessions: “I rise with him tonight to honor the memory of our fellow friend and Texan, A.C. Barger of Leon County, Texas. A.C. left…”

“I rise with him tonight to honor the memory of our fellow friend and Texan, A.C. Barger of Leon County, Texas. A.C. left us in July; and although I am saddened by the loss of such a vibrant and caring person, I feel privileged to have known him and will tell you that my life was honored as a result of his service not only to me but to others. A.C. left behind a giant footprint throughout his years, and he touch the lives of many, many people. He opened his home to me on numerous occasions and I can testify he was a man filled with the joy of living. He was also a man dedicated to service, service to his wife, service to his family, service to his Lord, service to his community, service to his country. He was a husband, a father, a friend, and a patriot. From his service to the U.S. Army in Korea, to his work with the youth and elderly in Leon County, Texas, A.C. Barger made a difference and inspired others to do the same. A.C. walked the walk when it came to putting others first. I thank A.C.'s family for sharing him with us over the years.”