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President Ronald Reagan
Posted by Michelle Stein on June 10, 2004
For those wishing to sign the official condolence book from President Ronald Reagan, please visit: Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. For official information on the Washington, DC State Funeral for President Ronald Reagan, please visit: U.S. Army Military District of Columbia. To view Congressman Burgess' remarks on the U.S. House of Representatives floor, please click HERE. The White House has provided a tribute site for President Reagan: Remembering President Ronald Reagan. For remarks during the Capitol Rotunda Memorial Service and at the Washington National Cathedral, please see the attachments listed to the right on this page. Note: In an executive order, President George W. Bush said federal government offices shall be closed on Friday, June 11, 2004, as a mark of respect for the passing of President Ronald Wilson Reagan. Therefore, our Washington and District offices will be closed the entire day of Friday, June 11 for the funeral of President Reagan.
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H.Res. 664 Mourning the passing of President Ronald Reagan and celebrating his service to the people of the United States and his leadership in promoting the cause of freedom for all people of the world
Posted by on June 9, 2004
Wednesday, June 9, 2004 H.Res. 664 Mourning the passing of President Ronald Reagan and celebrating his service to the people of the United States and his leadership in promoting the cause of freedom for all people of the world Approved, 375-0 Burgess voted YES
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H.Res. 663 Expressing the profound regret and sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of Ronald Wilson Reagan, former President of the United States of America
Posted by on June 8, 2004
Tuesday, June 8, 2004 H.Res. 663 Expressing the profound regret and sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of Ronald Wilson Reagan, former President of the United States of America Approved, 355-0 Burgess voted YES
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Rep. Burgess Announces Military Academy Appointees
Posted by Michelle Stein on June 7, 2004
U.S. Representative Michael Burgess (R-TX) is pleased to release the following statement today announcing the names of the students from the Texas’ 26th Congressional District who have been appointed to the United States military academies. "I was pleased to nominate these incredible young men and women who will be the future leaders of our armed forces and America,” stated Rep. Michael Burgess. “I am even more delighted that they have accepted this challenge." Michael Agnew – U.S. Air Force Academy Mr. Agnew, a recent graduate of Carroll Senior High School, has accepted an appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, CO. Mr. Agnew is the son of Edward and Margaret Agnew of Southlake. Lauren Eanes – U.S. Naval Academy Lauren Eanes, a recent graduate of The Colony High School, has accepted an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, MD. Ms. Eanes is the daughter of Kurt and Annabelle Eanes of The Colony. Lane Garman – U.S. Air Force Academy Lane Garman, a recent graduate of Grapevine High School, has accepted an appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, CO. Mr. Garman is the son of Steve and Jane Garman of Colleyville. Jamie M. Howe, III – U.S. Naval Academy Jamie M. Howe, III, a recent graduate of the Texas Academy of Math and Science at the University of North Texas at Denton has accepted an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, MD. Mr. Howe is the son of Jim and Martha Howe of Flower Mound. Jimmy Jones – U.S. Naval Academy Jimmy Jones, a recent graduate of Flower Mound High School, has accepted an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, MD. Mr. Jones is the son of James and Dani-Marie Jones of Flower Mound. Nicholas Klein – U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Nicholas Klein, graduate and 2004 salutatorian of Argyle High School, has accepted an appointment to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, NY. Mr. Klein is the son of Steven and Denise Klein of Flower Mound. Christopher Mathews – U.S. Air Force Academy Christopher Mathews, a recent graduate of Trinity High School, has accepted an appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, CO. Mr. Mathews is the son of Michael and Pamela Mathews of Euless. Joshua Meek – U.S. Naval Academy Joshua Meek, a recent graduate of Flower Mound High School, has accepted an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, MD. Mr. Meek is the son of David and Laurie Meek of Flower Mound. Courtney Mitchell – U.S. Air Force Academy Courtney Mitchell, a recent graduate of Flower Mound High School, has accepted an appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, CO. Ms. Mitchell is the daughter of Gene and Carolyn Mitchell of Flower Mound. Christopher Montague – U.S. Naval Academy Christopher Montague, a recent graduate of Carroll Senior High School, has accepted an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, MD. Mr. Montague is the son of Steven and Julie Montague of Southlake. Zachary Neal - – U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Zachary Neal, a recent graduate of Newman Smith High School, has accepted an appointment to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, NY. Mr. Neal is the son of Daniel and Karen Neal of Carrollton. Robert Samples – U.S. Naval Academy Robert Samples, a recent graduate of Covenant Christian Academy in Colleyville, has accepted an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, MD. Mr. Samples is the son of James and Debbie Samples of Bedford. Heather Shirley – U. S. Military Academy Heather Shirley, graduate and 2004 valedictorian of Ponder High School, has accepted an appointment to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, NY. Ms. Shirley is the daughter of Fred and Debra Shirley of Ponder. Gregory Sillivent – U.S. Air Force Academy Gregory Sillivent, a recent graduate of Grapevine High School, has accepted an appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, CO. Mr. Sillivent is the son of Greg and Mary Sillivent of Grapevine. John Stanford – U. S. Military Academy John Stanford, a recent graduate of Carroll Senior High School, has accepted an appointment to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, NY. Mr. Stanford is the son of Jon and Pamela Stanford of Southlake. Jessica Tutini – U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Jessica Tutini, a recent graduate of Liberty Christian School in Denton, has accepted an appointment to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, NY. Ms. Tutini is the daughter of John and Diane Tutini of Argyle. Zachary Watson – U. S. Military Academy Zachary Watson, a recent graduate of Colleyville Heritage High School, has accepted an appointment to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, NY. Mr. Watson is the son of Thomas and Toni Watson of Colleyville. Rep. Burgess presented each appointee with a Special Certificate of Congressional Recognition and a flag flown over the U.S. Capitol in honor of their appointment. Students requesting appointments to the U.S. Service Academies are evaluated on a variety of criteria including academic background, physical abilities, personal recommendations, and an evaluation, interview and ranking by the Academy Advisory Board. "These students have dedicated their high school years to the pursuit of excellence, and I wish them all the best in their future endeavors," concluded Burgess. Individual photographs of the 2004 military academy appointees and Congressman Michael Burgess are available at www.house.gov/burgess under the photos section.
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Congressman Burgess Welcomes the New Interim Government of Iraq
Posted by on June 3, 2004
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Congressman Burgess Announces New Staff
Posted by Michelle Stein on June 3, 2004
Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) today announced that Jay Wiley has joined his district office staff as Director of District Outreach. Wiley will assist local communities with access to federal funds and assist in their interaction with the federal government. "It's a privilege to serve Dr. Burgess and the people of the 26th District," said Mr. Wiley. "This is an opportunity to work with constituents and local communities on many important projects here in North Texas. I look forward to the challenge." Wiley has served on the staff of South Carolina Lieutenant Governor Bob Peeler, U.S. Rep. John Sullivan of Oklahoma, and U.S. Senators Phil Gramm, Strom Thurmond and Lindsey Graham. He also served on the staff of Bush for President in the South Carolina Presidential Primary, the Republican National Convention in Philadelphia. Wiley is a native Texan and a 1998 graduate of The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina. In addition to hiring Jay Wiley in his Lewisville office, Congressman Burgess has hired new staff in his Washington, DC office: Legislative Correspondents Katy Sellers of Sulpher Springs and Lindsey Akins, a 26th District constituent of Flower Mound. In Washington: Barry Brown, Chief of Staff; Randi Reid, Legislative Director; Michelle Stein, Communications Director; Brenna Head, Scheduler/Office Manager; Josh Martin, Senior Legislative Assistant; and Stacey DeFino, Legislative Assistant. In Lewisville: John Gonzales, District Director; Janice Zimmerman, Director of Constituent Services; Robin Vaughan, Office Manager; Kim Lopez, Senior Caseworker; Joan Self, Staff Assistant; Andrew Acker, Staff Assistant; Sara Wells, Caseworker.
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H.R. 444 - Back to Work Investment Act
Posted by on June 3, 2004
H.R.444 Approved, 213-203 Burgess voted YES Title:To amend the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to establish a Personal Reemployment Accounts grant program to assist Americans in returning to work; to reauthorize title II of the Higher Education Act of 1965; to amend title VII of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to ensure graduate opportunities in postsecondary education. Sponsor: Rep Porter, Jon C. [NV-3] (introduced 1/29/2003) Cosponsors: 39 Committees: House Education and the Workforce; Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions House Reports: 108-35 Related Bills: H.RES.656, H.R.4409, H.R.4411, H.R.4444 Latest Major Action: 6/3/2004 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Note: The text of H.R. 4444 (Worker Reemployment Accounts Act) was inserted as a substitute amendment in H.R. 444, under the provisions of H.Res. 656. Also inserted in H.R. 444, as passed House, were the texts of H.R. 4409 (Teacher Training Enhancement Act) and H.R. 4411 (Priorities for Graduate Studies Act). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY AS OF: 3/13/2003--Reported to House, amended. (There is 1 other summary) Back to Work Incentive Act of 2003 - (Sec. 2) Amends the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to direct the Secretary of Labor to allot grants to States to allocate funds to local areas to establish personal reemployment accounts for certain individuals identified as likely to exhaust their unemployment compensation and in need of job search assistance to make a successful transition to new employment. Sets forth individual eligibility requirements for such accounts. Includes as eligible, besides individuals likely to exhaust their unemployment compensation, individuals whose unemployment can be attributed in substantial part to unfair competition from Federal Prison Industries, Inc. Allows States to establish additional eligibility and priority criteria. Provides for such accounts to: (1) accelerate reemployment; (2) promote retention in employment; and (3) give individuals more flexibility, choice, and control in obtaining intensive reemployment, training, and supportive services (as well as assistance in purchasing or leasing an automobile when necessary to allow the recipient to accept a long-term employment offer). Allows such services to be purchased by recipients, or by local workforce investment boards on behalf of recipients, through a one-stop delivery system or other providers. Permits certain amounts in accounts to be used for income support. Provides for reemployment bonuses. Requires States to establish a uniform statewide amount, up to $3,000, for each individual account. Limits the time in which amounts in an account may be used to not more than one year after the account's establishment. Prohibits the establishment of any such account beginning two years after the enactment of this Act. Sets forth requirements for State and local plans, program information, evaluation, and the Secretary's reporting to Congress on the use of personal reemployment accounts as a mechanism to assist individuals in obtaining and retaining employment. (Sec. 3) Includes administration of personal reemployment accounts among the functions of local workforce investment boards. (Sec. 4) Requires a State's one-stop delivery system to provide access to personal reemployment accounts. (Sec. 5) Authorizes appropriations for FY 2003 for the personal reemployment accounts program.
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H.R. 3866 - Anabolic Steroid Control Act of 2004
Posted by on June 3, 2004
H.R.3866 Approved, 408-3 Burgess voted YES Title:To amend the Controlled Substances Act to provide increased penalties for anabolic steroid offenses near sports facilities, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [WI-5] (introduced 3/1/2004) Cosponsors: 9 Committees: House Judiciary; House Energy and Commerce; Senate Judiciary House Reports: 108-461 Part 1, 108-461 Part 2 Latest Major Action: 6/3/2004 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY AS OF: 4/2/2004--Reported to House, amended, Part I. (There is 1 other summary) Anabolic Steroid Control Act of 2004 - Amends the Controlled Substances Act to subject an offense of manufacturing, distributing, or possessing with intent to distribute an anabolic steroid within 1000 feet of a sports facility to twice the maximum penalty otherwise imposed for a controlled substance violation. Directs the U.S. Sentencing Commission to review the Federal sentencing guidelines with respect to offenses involving anabolic steroids and consider amending such guidelines to provide for increased penalties. Modifies the definition of "anabolic steroid" to include certain steroid precursors (including tetrahydrogestrinone (THG) and androstenedione) and to exclude dehydroepiandrosterone. Authorizes the Attorney General, upon the recommendation of the Secretary of Health and Human Services, to exempt from regulation under such Act any compound, mixture, or preparation that contains any anabolic steroid that is intended for administration to a human being or an animal and that does not present any significant potential for abuse because of its concentration, preparation, formulation, or delivery system. Directs the Secretary to prepare a report to the House and Senate Judiciary Committees evaluating the health risks associated with dietary supplements not addressed in this Act which contain substances similar to those added to the list of controlled substances under this Act.
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H.R. 3550 - Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (Oberstar Motion to Instruct Conferees)
Posted by on June 3, 2004
H.R.3550 Approved, 377-30 Burgess voted YES Title:To authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Young, Don [AK] (introduced 11/20/2003) Cosponsors: 145 Committees: House Transportation and Infrastructure; House Education and the Workforce; House Energy and Commerce; House Judiciary; House Resources; House Science House Reports: 108-452 Part 1 Related Bills: H.RES.593, H.R.3994, S.1072 Latest Major Action: 6/3/2004 Resolving differences / Conference -- House actions. Status: The Speaker appointed a conferee for consideration of the House bill and Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: DeLay. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY AS OF: 11/20/2003--Introduced. Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users - Reauthorizes the Federal-aid surface transportation program through FY 2009. Reauthorizes appropriations from the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) for: (1) specified highway (including highway safety) programs; (2) research and technology; (3) motor carrier safety; and (4) transportation research. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish a National Commission on Future Revenue Sources to Support the HTF. Establishes: (1) a National Commission on the Future of the Dwight D. Eisenhower National System of Interstate Defense Highways; and (2) a Commission on Intelligent Transportation Systems Procurement Policy. Requires States with an urbanized area population of over 200,000 to obligate specified funds for congestion relief. Federal Public Transportation Act of 2004 - Sets forth revised provisions governing public transportation funding and the Secretary's authority to make specified grants, including grants for capital projects, planning, and transit and for commercial driver's license program improvements. Directs the Secretary to establish programs involving: (1) long-term bridge performance; (2) innovative highway safety technologies; (3) freight planning capacity building; (4) freight transportation research; (5) future strategic highway research; (6) surface transportation congestion solutions research; and (7) commercial remote sensing products and spatial information technologies. Intelligent Transportation Systems Act of 2004 - Directs the Secretary to conduct an ongoing intelligent system transportation program to research, develop, and operationally test and advance nationwide deployment of intelligent transportation systems as a component of the U.S. surface transportation systems. Incorporates Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration planning provisions. Reauthorizes the hazardous materials transportation program. Makes the guaranteed funding levels provided under this Act dependent on identifying additional budgetary resources.
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Rep. Michael Burgess Announces WE THE PEOPLE BOOKSHELF Award For the Lewisville Public Library
Posted by Michelle Stein on June 2, 2004
Rep. Michael Burgess today announced an award of 15 classic books on the theme of “courage” to the Lewisville Public Library, made possible through the National Endowment for the Humanities’(NEH) We the People Bookshelf program. "I am proud that the We the People Bookshelf program is awarding these outstanding works on "Courage" to my local library," stated Rep. Michael Burgess (TX-26). “These books teach our children and community the importance of sacrifice, honor and courage that make America strong." The We the People Bookshelf program will distribute one thousand sets of books to neighborhood and public school libraries, as well as private schools, charter schools, tribal schools, and military schools in all 50 states. Each library will receive a set of the 15 books, posters, bookmarks, and other promotional materials from NEH through the American Library Association, which is working in partnership with the Endowment. As part of the award, libraries are organizing programs or events to raise awareness of these classic books and engage young readers. "The We the People Bookshelf enables younger readers to examine the meaning of courage from many perspectives," said NEH Chairman Bruce Cole. The We the People Bookshelf on "courage" contains the following books: • Grades K-3: The Cabin Faced West by Jean Fritz, Anansi the Spider by Gerald McDermott, and Sylvester and the Magic Pebble by William Steig. • Grades 4-6: The Matchlock Gun by Walter D. Edmonds, The Dream Keeper and Other Poems by Langston Hughes, My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George, and Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder. • Grades 7-8: Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass by Frederick Douglass, and The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkein. • Grades 9-12: The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane, Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison, Profiles in Courage by John F. Kennedy, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain, and To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. The bookshelf program is part of the NEH’s We the People initiative, which supports projects that strengthen the teaching, study, and understanding of American history and culture.
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