[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 120 (Wednesday, July 24, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H4867]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING THE LIFE OF DR. NORVELL ``VAN'' COOTS

  (Mr. TRONE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. TRONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Dr. Norvell 
``Van'' Coots, who tragically passed away last month.
  Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Dr. Coots answered the call to serve his 
country through our military. After 36 years of service, he retired 
from the Army as a brigadier general in 2016.
  Dr. Coots wasn't one to retire so easily. He continued to dedicate 
his life to improving healthcare outcomes for so many at home. In 
Maryland, Dr. Coots took the reins as president and CEO of Holy Cross 
Health.
  Over the years, Dr. Coots and I worked together to ensure our health 
centers had what they needed to address the COVID-19 pandemic and 
tackle the addiction and mental health epidemics that are overwhelming 
our communities.
  Without a doubt, our Nation is better off because of Dr. Coots' 
selfless service.
  He was a dear friend to many, a loving husband to his wife, Claudia, 
and a dedicated father to Maximilian and Catalina.

  May his memory be a blessing.

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