[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 164 (Wednesday, September 22, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H4879]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                WISHING BURDETT LOOMIS A SPEEDY RECOVERY

  (Ms. DAVIDS of Kansas asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. DAVIDS of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask that you all 
join me in wishing Burdett Loomis a speedy recovery.
  You may not know Bird, unless you took a political science class at 
the University of Kansas anytime in the last 40 years, in which case he 
was probably your favorite professor. Or maybe you would know him from 
his decades as the KU Washington Semester coordinator, helping students 
gain real-world experience at various organizations and congressional 
offices here in D.C.
  Regular followers of Kansas politics and government will, of course, 
know him for his insight, wit, and frequent interviews and columns in 
the local news.
  He is an irreplaceable member of our community whose contributions 
are too numerous for me to list in my short time here. He has been a 
trusted friend and adviser to many Kansas officials over the years, and 
I am personally grateful for his guidance throughout my time in 
Congress and his unconditional dedication to the State of Kansas and 
the well-being of its democracy.
  Bird has a huge community wishing him well. From students to Senators 
and so many in between, we look forward to seeing you soon and are 
keeping you in our thoughts.

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