[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 2740]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING NORTH TEXANS WHO ASSISTED WITH RECOVERY RELIEF EFFORTS IN 
                                 HAITI

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 4, 2010

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
recognize the bravery and efforts of several North Texans who assisted 
the citizens of Haiti after the terrible earthquake of January 12, 2010 
struck the country. I am remarkably proud of the work they have done as 
their presence in Haiti was absolutely critical in the days and weeks 
directly following the earthquake.
  I would particularly like to note the efforts of several medical 
professionals associated with the University of Texas Southwestern 
Medical Center who went to Haiti after the disaster to help with relief 
efforts. Their work was critically important and helped to save 
countless lives in the country. Dr. Karl Rathjen, an Associate 
Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at UT Southwestern spent nine days in 
Haiti and operated on roughly 50-100 people in the time he was there. 
Andrew Tyan, a medical student, also spent time in the country to help 
with relief efforts. Additionally, Scott McGough, a Lewisville 
orthopedic therapist, and Emily Davenport, a Physician's Assistant, 
spent a week helping in the Caribbean nation.
  Madam Speaker, when disaster struck Haiti, these North Texans 
answered a call to help. I encourage my fellow colleagues to join me 
today in recognizing their hard work and sacrifice to help people in 
need.

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