[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14344]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                TRIBUTE TO THE MICHIGAN SURVIVAL FLIGHTS

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 10, 2003

  Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
the University of Michigan's Survival Flight program for their critical 
role in providing emergency care to the residents of Michigan.
  The University of Michigan's Survival Flight is an air medical 
transport program that extends the University Health System's care. 
This service is available 24 hours a day, every day of the year. They 
have the capabilities to transport critical patients from area 
hospitals to specialized treatment facilities, transport directly from 
an emergency scene, transfer neonates and organ transport teams, and 
provide back-up in disaster situations. Survival Flights consist of 
three advanced Bell 430 medical helicopters and one Cessna Citation 
jet.
  Now in their 20th year, the Survival Flights have a perfect safety 
record and are recognized as the top emergency medical air program in 
the Nation. Each year, over 1,600 patients are safely transported 
through the Survival Flights program.
  University of Michigan Survival Flights are to be recognized for 
their success and dedication to the survival of Michigan patients. 
Since their inception, Survival Flights have demonstrated outstanding 
courage and commitment to the State of Michigan.
  Mr. Speaker, I wish to extend the gratitude of myself and the entire 
nation to the University of Michigan Survival Flights in recognition of 
20 years of service. I ask my colleagues to join me in thanking them 
and wishing them continued success as they serve the citizens of the 
great State of Michigan.

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