[Congressional Bills 106th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 278 Introduced in Senate (IS)]







106th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 278

  Commending Ernest Burgess, M.D., for his service to the Nation and 
                        international community.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             March 28, 2000

 Mr. Kerrey submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
                     the Committee on the Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Commending Ernest Burgess, M.D., for his service to the Nation and 
                        international community.

Whereas Dr. Ernest Burgess has practiced medicine for over 50 years;
Whereas Dr. Burgess has been a pioneer in the field of prosthetic medicine, 
        spearheading ground breaking advances in hip replacement surgery and new 
        techniques in amputation surgery;
Whereas in 1964, recognizing his work in prosthetic medicine, the United States 
        Veterans' Administration chose Dr. Burgess to establish Prosthetic 
        Research Study, a leading center for post operative amputee treatment;
Whereas Dr. Burgess was the recipient of the 1985 United States Veterans' 
        Administration Olin E. League Award and honored as the United States 
        Veterans' Administration Distinguished Physician;
Whereas Dr. Burgess' work on behalf of disabled veterans has allowed thousands 
        of veterans to lead full and healthy lives;
Whereas Dr. Burgess is internationally recognized for his humanitarian work;
Whereas Dr. Burgess established the Prosthetics Outreach Foundation, which since 
        1988, has enabled over 10,000 children and adults in the developing 
        world to receive quality prostheses;
Whereas Dr. Burgess' life long commitment to humanitarian causes led him to 
        establish a demonstration clinic in Vietnam to provide free limbs to 
        thousands of amputees;
Whereas Dr. Burgess has received numerous professional and educational 
        distinctions recognizing his efforts on behalf of those in need of care; 
        and
Whereas Dr. Burgess' exceptional service and his unfailing dedication to 
        improving the lives of thousands of individuals merit high esteem and 
        admiration: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the United States Senate commends Ernest Burgess, 
M.D. for a life devoted to providing care and service to his fellow 
man.
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