[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 132 (Friday, August 2, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1027]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          IN RECOGNITION OF THE DENTON VA MENTAL HEALTH ANNEX

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, August 2, 2019

  Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the new Denton 
VA Mental Health Annex. North Texas is fortunate to be home to a number 
of veterans, and it is critical that we have the resources to support 
these brave men and women. This morning, we held a ribbon cutting 
ceremony at The Annex, a new clinic that will help ensure that our 
growing veteran population can access quality mental health care close 
to home.
  It was my privilege to work alongside the Department of Veterans 
Affairs to assist in the opening of this new facility. This project 
took a team effort, and I am grateful to the many people who helped to 
make The Annex a reality.
  In Congress, it is both my privilege and my responsibility to support 
North Texas veterans. Quality health care--including mental health 
care--is imperative to our veterans' wellbeing, and this new clinic is 
an important resource for our community.
  Last week, I joined my fellow Members of Congress from North Texas on 
a letter urging the Veterans Administration to help facilitate the 
donation of a hospital center in Garland, Texas. Following our 
collaborative work in Denton, I am hopeful that communities in Garland 
and beyond can build on our success and ensure that veterans in North 
Texas have the health care they deserve.
  It is imperative for Congress to support the brave men and women who 
have answered the call to serve our nation, including ensuring that 
they can access quality health care. As we mark the opening of The 
Annex, I hope that it is a valuable resource to our North Texas 
veterans.

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