[Congressional Bills 106th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 363 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







106th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 363

Commending the late Ernest Burgess, M.D., for his service to the Nation 
and the international community, and expressing the condolences of the 
                   Senate to his family on his death.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

           September 28 (legislative day, September 22), 2000

Mr. Kerrey submitted the following resolution; which was considered and 
                               agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Commending the late Ernest Burgess, M.D., for his service to the Nation 
and the international community, and expressing the condolences of the 
                   Senate to his family on his death.

Whereas Dr. Ernest Burgess practiced medicine for over 50 years;
Whereas Dr. Burgess was a pioneer in the field of prosthetic medicine, 
        spearheading groundbreaking 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 the Prosthetic 
        Research Study, a leading center for postoperative 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 was 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' lifelong commitment to humanitarian causes led him to 
        establish a demonstration clinic in Vietnam to provide free limbs to 
        thousands of amputees;
Whereas Dr. Burgess received numerous professional and educational distinctions 
        recognizing his efforts on behalf of those in need of care;
Whereas Dr. Burgess' exceptional service and his unfailing dedication to 
        improving the lives of thousands of individuals merit high esteem and 
        admiration; and
Whereas the Senate learned with sorrow of the death of Dr. Burgess on September 
        26, 2000: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) extends its deepest condolences to the family of Ernest 
        Burgess, M.D.;
            (2) commends and expresses its gratitude to Ernest Burgess, 
        M.D. and his family for a life devoted to providing care and 
        service to his fellow man; and
            (3) directs the Secretary of the Senate to communicate this 
        resolution to the House of Representatives and transmit an 
        enrolled copy thereof to the family of the deceased.
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