[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 194 (Wednesday, December 14, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H9744]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNIZING CHARLIE BOURG

  (Mrs. RODGERS of Washington asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. RODGERS of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Charlie Bourg.
  Charlie lives in Chewelah, a small town in northeastern Washington. 
He is an Army veteran. He served in Vietnam, and he is a fierce 
advocate for his fellow men and women who have served in the Armed 
Forces.
  Charlie also has terminal cancer. He received the devastating news 
months ago after a yearlong delay in receiving care from the Spokane VA 
due to a broken electronic health record system.
  This could have been prevented. He should have more time to spend 
with his wife, Debi, his children, and his grandchildren. My heart 
breaks for them.
  Charlie is here sharing his story this week, and I would like to make 
him a promise: No matter how long it takes, we will fix this system.
  You will be the reason that it never happens again. You will not be 
forgotten. Matthew 28:11 says, ``Come to me, all you who are weary and 
carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.''
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join in recognizing Charlie 
Bourg. He is an incredible American and an even better husband, father, 
and grandfather.

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