Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) Extension of Remarks In Honor of Dr. Scott Hudelson Tuesday, November 16, 2004 My remarks today are to honor my friend, Scott Hudelson of Flower Mound, Texas a devoted philanthropist and local dentist who died Friday, November 12th when the CESSNA plane he was piloting crashed near Lexington, Kentucky. Scott was en route to Chicago to meet his wife, Lewisville physician Mary Brandt Hudelson, who was attending an allergy conference. Scott Hudelson, a Minnesota native, opened his Flower Mound practice after serving in the Army Reserve's dental corps during Operation Desert Storm. He earned degrees in engineering and dental surgery from the University of Minnesota and is listed as a member of the American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, Denton County Dental Society and Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. In addition to running a successful practice, Family DentalCARE, Scott made monthly trips in his small plane, on his own time and with his own finances, to clean and fill the teeth of young patients at the Oklahoma School for the Deaf. The school has about 150 students -- from toddlers to teen-agers -- and most live on campus. He talked with the patients in sign language and put them at ease. Scott Hudelson married Mary Brandt on the Fourth of July in 1992. Together, Scott and Mary have three young children, as well as three older children from a previous marriage -- including a grown daughter who is working as an accountant in Tikrit, Iraq. Tomorrow, I will give the eulogy for my dear friend Scott. I cannot adequately express my sorrow to the Hudelson family, but I can say I was blessed to have him in my life. My prayers are with the family and Scott, and I honor his life here today. Thank you. Watch Video