[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 29 (Thursday, February 15, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E362]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 EXPRESSING SORROW OF THE HOUSE AT THE DEATH OF THE HONORABLE CHARLIE 
         NORWOOD, MEMBER OF CONGRESS FROM THE STATE OF GEORGIA

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                               speech of

                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 14, 2007

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States 
Congress, it is with great sadness that I rise today to recognize the 
passing of my esteemed colleague and friend, the Honorable Charles 
Whitlow Norwood, Jr. of Georgia's Tenth Congressional District.
  Yesterday, we lost an inspiring public servant to complications from 
his eight year battle with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. All who knew 
him and worked with him recognized and appreciated his hard work. 
Throughout his seven terms in Congress, Charlie served on the Education 
and the Workforce Committee as Chairman of the Subcommittee on 
Workforce Protections. He also served on the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce, which included two terms as Vice-Chairman of the Subcommittee 
on Health. Fueled by a sincere interest in helping others, his 
colleagues knew he was not working for himself but for the people.
  Charlie is well-known for introducing the first comprehensive managed 
health care reform legislation to Congress in 1995. He truly left his 
mark in legislation with reforms on patient's rights, education, 
private property rights, telecommunications, and environmental 
regulations.
  Charlie was dedicated to public service throughout his entire life, 
not only as a Member of Congress, but also as a dentist, a Vietnam 
Veteran, a small businessman, and a man of great faith. He and wife 
were active in their local United Methodist Church, as well as, members 
of the Augusta Opera Society and Augusta Symphony Guild. In every 
aspect of his life, he was recognized with countless awards and honors 
which illustrate how his contributions to his community were limitless.
  We have not lost a colleague--we have lost a good friend.
  The Honorable Charlie Norwood is survived by his wife Gloria, sons 
Charles and Carlton Norwood, and four grandchildren, all of Augusta. We 
will continue to hear of his service well into the future as Charlie's 
legacy will, without a doubt, live on.
  Mr. Madam Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, I am 
proud to honor the life of the Honorable Charles Whitlow Norwood, Jr. 
and his living legacy.

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