[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 186 (Friday, December 11, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2967]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING MASTER SERGEANT ROGER COWART--SCOTTSDALE HEALTHCARE'S 
                     ``SALUTE TO MILITARY'' HONOREE

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                         HON. HARRY E. MITCHELL

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 11, 2009

  Mr. MITCHELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize a member of 
the Armed Forces from my home state of Arizona. Each month, Scottsdale 
Healthcare honors servicemembers who perform diligent service to this 
country. For the month of December, they have recognized retired Master 
Sergeant Roger Cowart.
  I commend Scottsdale Healthcare for paying tribute to such an 
outstanding servicemember for his bravery and service to our country.
  Mr. Cowart served more than 25 years as a medic in the United States 
Air Force. He distinguished himself in the performance of outstanding 
service to the United States in numerous duties, culminating as Flight 
Chief, Pediatrics, 48th Medical Operations Squadron, 48th Medical 
Group, 48th Fighter Wing, and Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England.
  As an Independent Duty Medical Technician, he provided medical care 
and practitioner mentoring in the most austere conditions. He is now a 
member of Scottsdale Healthcare's prestigious Military Training 
Partnership Team. As the technician for the high-tech simulation lab, 
he expertly uses his military and medical experience to create 
realistic trauma training scenarios. This training gives military 
medical personnel an excellent idea of what to expect when deployed to 
a war zone and ensures that the men and women who accept the call to 
duty receive the best care possible.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in recognizing this Airman's 
outstanding contributions and for serving our country and protecting 
the lives of his fellow service men and women.

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