[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 19 (Wednesday, January 30, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E115-E116]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING DR. CHARLES RURANGIRWA AT CONGRESSMAN VELA'S BLACK HISTORY 
                           MONTH CELEBRATION

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                           HON. FILEMON VELA

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 30, 2019

  Mr. VELA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Charles Rurangirwa 
for his leadership and contributions in the Lower Rio Grande Valley.
   Dr. Rurangirwa earned his pre-med and medical degrees at 
Montemorelos University in Mexico. After medical school, Dr. Rurangirwa 
completed a rigourous four-year residency program in Obstetrics and 
Gynecology (OB/GYN) at the King-Drew University of Medicine and Science 
under the Drew/UCLA Medical Education Program. His commitment and 
expertise have been recognized by his peers, faculty and staff. He has 
garnered many accolades throughout his career, including ``Best 
Teaching Resident'' award in OB/GYN by Ortho Pharmaceutical, ``Most 
Outstanding Resident'' award by the Drew-University of California--Los 
Angeles Class, and ``Best Graduating Resident'' by King-Drew Medical 
Center; and acted as Executive Chief Resident in OB/GYN from July 1996 
to June 1997.
   In 1997, Dr. Rurangirwa arrived in Brownsville and opened his 
private practice in OB/GYN, providing years of care for women in our 
community. Outside of the office, Dr. Rurangirwa volunteers at the Mary 
P. Lucio Health Center, a clinic in Brownsville dedicated to serving 
those who cannot afford health care. His contributions help the Rio 
Grande Valley, and serve as an example to our neighbors and the State 
of Texas in the health and care of women.
   I am pleased to recognize Dr. Rurangirwa for his positive and 
compassionate work in Texas' 34th Congressional District. Brownsville 
is thankful for his unwavering service and dedication, setting an 
example for future doctors in the region. I ask my colleagues to join 
me in congratulating him, his family, and friends on this special 
occasion.

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