[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 30 (Friday, February 16, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E383]
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. HENRY E. BROWN, JR.

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 14, 2007

  Mr. BROWN of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, I join my colleagues in 
mourning the passing of Charlie Norwood. As a Member of Congress from 
the neighboring state of South Carolina, I was fortunate enough to 
serve with Charlie and see firsthand his dedication to public service. 
Coming to Congress with a medical background, Charlie championed issues 
regarding a patients' bill of rights which was designed to give people 
better access to healthcare. As a decorated Vietnam Veteran, Charlie 
was a fighter. He fought for 12 years as a member of Congress on behalf 
of his constituents. I worked with Charlie on a number of issues 
including education, military, and veterans' issues. As Subcommittee 
Chairman of Health on the Veterans' Affairs Committee, I had the 
pleasure of participating in a Town Hall meeting with the veterans from 
his district.
  Diagnosed with cancer in 2006, Charlie continued to serve the people 
of Georgia bravely and honorably in the House of Representatives 
despite his ill health. He fought to the end, and in his final days, he 
returned home to be with his family.
  Charlie will be sorely missed, but his legacy will never be 
forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife Gloria and his two 
children during this sad time.

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