[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 37 (Thursday, March 2, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E265]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





               RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF DR. SUDIP BOSE

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                        HON. K. MICHAEL CONAWAY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 2, 2017

  Mr. CONAWAY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dr. Sudip Bose 
for his service to our country and our nation's veterans. On the 
afternoon of March 2, 2004, al-Qaeda insurgents launched coordinated 
attacks on innocent civilians who were observing the Muslim holiday, 
the Day of Ashura. These bombings killed over 178 and injured another 
500 people. Dr. Bose, a Captain in the United States Army deployed in 
Baghdad at the time, was serving as the only emergency physician at the 
scene of the massacre. Captain Bose and his team of medics from the 
First Cavalry Division provided immediate medical attention to the 
injured while simultaneously under attack from the chaotic crowd. For 
his actions that day, Dr. Bose was awarded the Combat Medical Badge.
   Dr. Bose went on to serve one of the longest continuous combat tours 
by a military physician since World War II. During this tour, he saved 
countless lives, was selected as the physician to treat Saddam Hussein 
following his capture, and served as a shining example to his peers. 
For these efforts, Dr. Bose was awarded the Bronze Star and promoted to 
the rank of Major.
   After his time in the Army, Dr. Bose continued serving his country 
by establishing The Battle Continues, a nonprofit that advocates and 
mobilizes resources for military veterans. Through The Battle 
Continues, Dr. Bose has used his experiences and knowledge to educate 
the public on the medical struggles veterans face when coming home. In 
addition, this organization assists in connecting veterans with 
physicians that can best address their specific medical needs at no 
cost to the veteran.
   Looking ahead, Dr. Bose wants to continue to be a strong advocate 
for public health and veterans issues. Though March 2, 2004 was a 
tragic day, I am honored to recognize the anniversary of the actions of 
Dr. Bose and his team. I thank him for his service to our country.

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