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Congressman Burgess thanks veterans for their service to this nation - Congressman Burgess thanks veterans for their service to this nation Present Arms - Present Arms Congressman Burgess with the 2008 26th District Congressional Veterans Commendation recipients - Congressman Burgess with the 2008 26th District Congressional Veterans Commendation recipients Patriot - Patriot Congressman Burgess speaks on the importance of supporting our troops and taking care of our veterans - Congressman Burgess speaks on the importance of supporting our troops and taking care of our veterans All Veterans were given the opportunity to stand and be recognized for their service to this nation - All Veterans were given the opportunity to stand and be recognized for their service to this nation They Gave All - They Gave All Congressman Burgess addresses citizens at the District 8 Townhall meeting in Fort Worth hosted by Councilmember Hicks - Congressman Burgess addresses citizens at the District 8 Townhall meeting in Fort Worth hosted by Councilmember Hicks Congressman Burgess listens to a presentation about the Social Compact Drilldown Study - Congressman Burgess (bottom right) listens to a presentation about the Social Compact Drilldown Study Congressman Burgess speaks at the groundbreaking of the new larger VA clinic in the 26th District - Congressman Burgess speaks at the groundbreaking of the new larger VA clinic in the 26th District Congressman Burgess (center) helps break ground for the new VA clinic in Fort Worth - Congressman Burgess (center) helps break ground for the new VA clinic in Fort Worth Congressman Burgess answers questions from the press regarding the science of the program - Congressman Burgess and Senator Hutchison answer questions about the need for the program. Congressman Burgess visits with UNT and City of Denton officials - Congressman Burgess visits with UNT and City of Denton officials Congressman Burgess speaks about the benefits the Air Force will experience through UNT's ISES program - Congressman Burgess speaks about the benefits the Air Force will experience through UNT's ISES program UNT ISES event - UNT ISES event Congressman Burgess is an advocate for motorcycle safety - Congressman Burgess is an advocate for motorcycle safety Congressman Burgess looks at rider safety gear - Congressman Burgess looks at rider safety gear. Congressman Burgess checks out helmets - Congressman Burgess checks out the latest in safety technology for helmets Congressman Burgess with Motorcycle Patrol Officers - Congressman Burgess spends some time with North Richland Hills motorcycle patrol officers Congressman Burgess receives the Motorcycle Industry Council Chairman's Award for committment to motorcycle safety - Congressman Burgess receives the Motorcycle Industry Council Chairman's Award for committment to motorcycle safety Burgess MIC Chairman's Award recipient - Burgess MIC Chairman's Award recipient 9-28-09 OneMinute - 9-28-09 OneMinute Spindletop Sign - Spindletop Storefront Sign and MCB, Aug 2008 Milcon 2 - 7.28.08 Milcon 1 - Banner for email - banner for email template DeBakey - DeBakey July 07 Energy - July 07 Energy MSNBC Toy Safety - MSNBC Toy Safety Congressman Answers Question from Media - Congressman Comments on Ways to Bring Gas Prices Down - Making Remarks About Gas Prices - Asking a Question About Groceries - Grocery Store - Gas Price - Touring the New Clinic - Congressman Burgess gets a tour of the new VA Primary Care Clinic in Denton. Speaking at the Denton VA Clinic Grand Opening - Congressman Burgess delivers remarks at the ribbon cutting ceremony of the new VA Primary Care Clinic in Denton. Cutting the Ribbon - Congressman Burgess helps cut the ribbon for the new VA Primary Care Clinic in Denton. Academy Appointees - Rep. Burgess congratulates the Class of 2012 Service Academy Appointees. Floor Tax - Megan Minns, 1st Place - Rep. Burgess congratulates Megan Minns, a senior at Liberty Christian School in Argyle, Texas. Megan won first prize with her colored pencil drawing entitled Fall Leaves in the 26th Congressional District art competition, An Artistic Discovery. Morgan Everhart, Texas Choice - Rep. Burgess congratulates Morgan Everhart of Denton, representing Guyer High School for receiving the Texas Choice award in the 26th Congressional District art competition, An Artistic Discovery. Paige Donahoo, 3rd Place - Rep. Burgess congratulates Paige Donahoo of North Richland Hills, representing Richland High School for receiving 3rd place in the 26th Congressional District art competition, An Artistic Discovery. Adilene Ruiz, 2nd Place - Rep. Burgess congratulates Adilene Ruiz of Marcus High School in Highland Village for receiving 2nd place in the 26th Congressional District art competition, An Artistic Discovery. Gold Medal Ceremony - Congressman Michael Burgess, M.D., President Bush, and other members of the Texas Congressional delegation congratulate Dr. Michael DeBakey after the Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony in the U.S. Capitol. Health care speech - health care Presidential Classroom - Rep Burgess meets with Sarah Stroupe of Argyle High School in Argyle, Texas. Sarah was in Washington, DC for Presidential Classroom. Floor Energy Speech - House Floor screenshot - Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Members - Congressman Burgess meets with constituents Michelle Brown and Joy Thomas in Washington, DC, who are in town for the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. conference. Historic Event - Council Member Charlye Heggins and Congressman Burgess Presenting the official Congressional Extension of Remarks - Congressman Burgess presents an Extension of Remarks commemoration the historic event. Museum Opening - Congressman Burgess visits with constituents at the 2008 opening of the Denton County African American Museum. Dr. Kern Wildenthal Introduces Congressman Burgess M.D. - Dr. Kern Wildenthal Introduces Congressman Burgess M.D. as the keynote speaker at the 2008 UT Southwest Medical School Luncheon. Future Doctors - Dr. Burgess speaks with a UT SW Medical Student about taking an active role in health care policy Future Doctors - Congressman Michael Burgess, M.D. talks to medical students about the importance of actual doctors having a voice in health care policy Future Doctors - Congressman Burgess speaks with UT Southwest Medical School students. Future Doctors - Congressman Michael Burgess, who practiced medicine in Denton County for almost 30 years before being elected to Congress, addresses the future Doctors at UT Southwestern Medical School Meeting with Nominees and their Families - Rep. Burgess poses for a picture with an Academy nominee and his family. Meeting with Nominees and their Families - Congressman Burgess spends some time with a nominee's parents and a member of his Academy Advisory Board Meeting with Nominees and their Families - Congressman Burgess chats with an Academy Nominee and his father Speaking with Nominees - Congressman Burgess and Academy Board Advisor Emery speak with a nominee Student Nominees - Congressman Burgess addresses students he has nominated to the Academies and their families Receiving the "True Blue" Award - Rep. Burgess was recognized as a "True Blue" Member of Congress by Family Research Council Action and Focus on the Family Action for his unwavering commitment to the family. Teacher and Students from Southlake Carroll High School - Rep. Burgess meets in his DC office with students and their teacher from Southlake Carroll High School in Southlake, Texas. Pictured are students Anna Looft, Sara Lavas, Sarah Gojer, Kelsey Long, Katie Sweeney, and their teacher, Marsha Gray. Fox News ED Hill toy safety - WFAA Flooding Screenshot - Test Screenshot - toys - tour of toys - Rep. Burgess with Medal of Freedom recipient Dr. Francis Collins at the November 2007 White House Medal of Freedom Ceremony. - Rep. Burgess with Harper Lee, a Medal of Freedom recipient, at the November 2007 White House Medal of Freedom ceremony. - President Bush address the audience while the Medal of Freedom recipients listen at the November 2007 White House Medal of Freedom ceremony. - Yan Valdes, Dr. Francis Collins, and Benjamin Hooks, three of the Medal of Freedom recipients at the November 2007 White House Medal of Freedom ceremony. - Rep. Burgess with Jack Kemp at the November 2007 White House Medal of Freedom ceremony. - Dr. Francis Collins shaking hands with President Bush at the November 2007 White House Medal of Freedom ceremony. Holiday Message for the Troops - Congressman Burgess records a holiday message through the Armed Services Committee for our service men and women Tandy Leather Factory, Inc. of Fort Worth - Congressman Burgess meets with Shannon Greene, CFO and Treasurer of Tandy Leather Factory, Inc. of Fort Worth Congressman Burgess with Dr. DeBakey - Congressman Burgess with Dr. DeBakey - Congressman Burgess speaks at his 5th Annual Transportation Summit - Congressman Burgess addresses the funding crisis in transportation - House Transportation Committee Ranking Member Mica and Congressman Burgess - Congressman Burgess speaks with students from the 26th District about the region's transportation needs - Congressman Michael Burgess, Congressman John Mica and Denton County Commissioner Cynthia White - Texas Transportation Commission Chairman Ric Williamson thanks Congressman Burgess for his dedication and hard work in transportation - Congressman Burgess with local leaders - (L-R)State Rep. Hancock, General Thurgood, Mayor Trevino and US Congressman Burgess at the North Richland Hills Veterans Day Ceremony in Liberty Park - Congressman Burgess (center) pays his respects to the Flag and our Veterans at the North Richland Hills Veteran's Day Ceremony in Liberty Park - Congressman Burgess speaks at the North Richland Hills Veteran's Day Ceremony in Liberty Park - Congressman Burgess speaks with General Thurgood at the North Richland Hills Veteran's Day Ceremony in Liberty Park - Cummins Inc. - Congressman Burgess visits with Cummins Inc. representatives Stephen L. May and Dave J. Crompton at the House Clean Diesel Reception The Faith-Based Workshop at the 2007 Renaissance Communities Economic Development Summit - Devoyd Jennings moderates Thursday evening's forum on Transportation and Economic Development - Michael Morris, Director of Transportation for the North Central Texas Council of Governments, speaks about transportation needs for SW Fort Worth and the region - Attendees hear about redevelopment strategies for SE Fort Worth - Fernando Costa, Director of Planning and Development for the City of Fort Worth - Wendy Shaybay of Freese and Nichols speaks on the concept of Urban Villages and Economic Development - Quentin Stubbs from Social Compact - Congressman Burgess speaks with Fort Worth Mayor Moncrief - Pastor Elvis Bowman give the Invocation - Commissioner Roy Brooks thanks Congressman Burgess for his work in SE Fort Worth - Fort Worth Mayor Moncrief at the 2007 Renaissance Communities Economic Development Summit - Fort Worth City Councilman Frank Moss - 2007 Renaissance Communities Economic Development Summit attendees - Congressman Burgess addresses summit attendees - Dr. Harold Jeffcoat, President of Texas Wesleyan University speaks on the importance of education for economic development - Dr. Ernest Thomas, President of Tarrant County College District - State Senator Kim Brimer - Texas State Rep. Marc Veasey - Cynthia Fisher-Miller, Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce - Panelists on Business and Workforce Development answer questions - Conceptual Rendering of the new VA Outpatient Clinic that Congressman Burgess and local leaders helped bring to SE Fort Worth - Tim Shea, Acting Network Director for the Veterans Administration, speaks about the new VA Outpatient Clinic - Residents get information at the Federal Job Fair - 2007 Service Academy Board - Members of the 2007 Service Academy Board, (L-R): Earl Russell, Tom Russell, Richard Wells, Gene Collett, Peter Stamps, Peter Strohla, Elaine Emery, Congressman Michael Burgess, Mary Saunders, Pete Lane, Rich Walker, Will Hagan, Charlie Hamm, Mark Lambright Rep. Burgess and Fort Worth City Mayor Moncrief - Rep. Burgess speaks with Fort Worth City Mayor Moncrief at the third annual Renaissance Communities Economic Development Summit. U.S. Army SPC Robbie Strauch speaks to CYAC students - U.S. Army SPC Robbie Strauch speaks to CYAC students prior to “Salute Our Veterans” Luncheon U.S. Army SPC Robbie Strauch and Former Highland Village Mayor Bill Lawrence - Pictured: (left) U.S. Army SPC Robbie Strauch of Flower Mound holding Purple Heart medal, and (right) Former Highland Village Mayor Bill Lawrence (Col. USAF, Ret.) holding his father’s Tuskegee Airmen Congressional Gold Medal. 2007 Congressional Veteran Commendation Recipients - Pictured, left to right: Lt. Gen. Charlie Hamm, (USAF, Ret.) of Argyle, Lt. Col. Walter Dyer (USAF, Ret.) of Highland Village, Col. James P. Mariades (USMC, Ret.) of Copper Canyon, Lt. Col. Edward Weir, (U.S. Air Corps/USAF, Ret.) of Denton, William Springfield (Capt., USMC) of Flower Mound, Col. Susanne Hechinger, (USAF/TX ANG, Ret.) of Flower Mound, and Former Highland Village Mayor Bill Lawrence (Col. USAF, Ret.). CYAC Group Photo - Surrounded by Congressional Youth Advisory Council students, pictured in the center, left to right, are: North Richland Hills Mayor Oscar Trevino, Texas Representative Kelly Hancock, Bobbie Mitchell, Congressman Michael Burgess, Judge Glen Whitley, and County Commissioner Gary Hollowell. Congressman Burgess Discusses Energy Efficiency with Professor Team Advisors - Congressman Burgess Discusses Energy Efficiency with Professor Team Advisors UT Energy Efficient - UT Solar Home Interior UT Solar Home Interior - UT Solar Home Interior Univesity of Texas Team Member discusses the Bloomhouse - Univesity of Texas Team Member discusses the Bloomhouse A&M; Team Site on the National Mall - A&M; Team Site on the National Mall Congressman Burgess with Team Professor Advisors - Congressman Burgess with Texas A&M; Team Professor Advisors Outside the Texas A&M; House - Outside the Texas A&M; House Members of the Texas A&M; Solar Decathalon Team - Members of the Texas A&M; Solar Decathalon Team Janet Parshall’s “America" - Burgess Speaks on Janet Parshall’s “America" at Republican Conference Radio Blog Row Discussing SCHIP - U.S. Congressman Michael Burgess, M.D. participated in a radio and blog row from the U.S. Capitol. Today, he discusses SCHIP on Janet Parshall's "America" Radio Program. NYLC Students from Texas Visit Burgess - Vets for Freedom - Vets for Freedom - Vets for Freedom - Vets for Freedom - Vets for Freedom - Vets for Freedom - The members of Vets for Freedom visiting with Congressman Michael Burgess and his staff were Robert Bookout, Matthew Hale, Jeff Crenshaw, Van Taylor, James Crabtree, Robert White, Edward Han, Brain Yarger, Zeke Drawhorn, Mark Harvey, John Fraser, Knox Nunally, Neil Wilkerson, and Tom Ward. Congressman Burgess with part of the Bates Container team - Congressman Burgess with Mark and Betty Sanders at Bates Container, Inc. in North Richland Hills - Congressman Burgess speaks with employees of Bates Container in North Richland Hills - Congressman Burgess at Bates Container in North Richland Hills - Discussing issues impacting Aubrey - Rep. Burgess speaks with constituents - Congressman Burgess speaks to the Aubrey Area Chamber of Commerce - Denton ISD's Charles Stafford introduces Congressman Burgess - Congressman Burgess with Denton Police Chief Roy Minter - Congressman Burgess updates constituents on issues in Washington - Congressman Burgess thanks Marty Thompson for her hard work at the LaGrone Tech Center - Congressman Burgess speaks on issues in the 26th District - Congressman Burgess discusses his recent mission to Iraq - Answering a constituent's question - Constituents arrive at Town Hall - Rep. Burgess speaks with local Boy Scouts - Congressman Burgess speaks about his recent trip to Iraq - Congressman Burgess speaks about health care at his Lewisville Town Hall - Congressman Burgess answers a Constituent's question during his Town Hall - Savannah residents attend Congressman Burgess Coffee - Burgess speaks with a constituent of the 26th District - Congressman Burgess speaks about transportation issues - Congressman Burgess has time for even the youngest of constituents - Meeting with the Iraq Oil Minister Dr. Husayn Al-Shahristani - Walking through Balad's new hospital - Photo from inside a Cougar - Capt Crossland at Balad Medivac Hospital with Reps. Burgess and King - Burgess in Blackhawk just north of Tikirt - Burgess speaks with General Petraeus at the US Embassy in Baghad - View from Al Faw Palace at sundown - Signing the wall outside of the Balad Medivac Hospital - Outside of a new rehabilitation facility built for troopers (in Germany) - Meeting with the Mayor of Ramadi, Latif Obeid Eyadeh - Meeting with Texas First Cav in Taji, Iraq - Meeting with General Wiercinski - Meeting with General Odierno at the Al Faw Palace - Market in Ramadi - Luncheon Meeting with Texas National Guard in Balad - Landstuhl Nurses in the ICU (Germany) - Iraqi Children in Ramadi Market - Director General of Health Meets with Burgess in Ramadi - Burgess with Texas Troops - Burgess discusses issues with the Minister of Health - Burgess dining with Texas Troops stationed in Iraq - Burgess at the new emergency room in Balad - Al Rasheed Hotel - Rep. Burgess speaks with Dan Fette - Mr. Dan Fette of Denton, Texas was awarded the 2007 Texas Environmental Excellence Award from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the 2007 Celebrating Leadership in Development Excellence Award from the North Central Texas Council of Governments’ Center of Development Excellence. Fair participants speak with attendees about their latest energy efficient products - Congressman Burgess (left and Deputy Secretary Sell (right) listen to information about Biodiesel - Hybrid Vehicles - Congressman Michael Burgess of Texas addresses energy needs at his Energy Efficiency Summit and Fair - Congressman Burgess with Dee Leggett from DCTA web size - Congressman Burgess was interested in hearing about where solar technology is going - Fair draws a large crowd of interested consumers - Deputy Secretary of Energy Clay Sell and Congressman Michael Burgess chat at the Transportation Exhibit at the Energy Efficiency Summit - Congressman Burgess checks out some of the energy saving products that were exhibited at the Energy Efficiency Summit and Fair - Congressman Michael Burgess, UNT President Gretchen Bataille and US Deputy Secretary of Energy Clay Sell - The staff of the North Texas Regional Lab describe their science to Congressman Burgess - Nancy Turnage shows Congressman Burgess samples for analysis - Guy Dixon and Lou Brewer speak with Congressman Burgess - The staff of the North Texas Regional Lab describe their science to Congressman Burgess - North Richland Hills Church of Christ Quartet - Peggy Nelson Addresses the Crowd - Peggy Nelson Accepts the Congressional Gold Medal from Rep. Hoyer, Boehner and Burgess - Rep. Boehner, Senator Hutchison, Rep. Burgess, Rep. Hoyer, Peggy Nelson, Senator Cornyn, and Jon Bradley - Rep. Burgess, Mrs. Peggy Nelson, and Senator Hutchison - Rep. Michael Burgess Speaks at Byron Nelson Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony - U.S. Air Force Quintet - TWU Librarians Visit Congressman Burgess - Greg Hardin, Connie Maxwell, and Annita Owens with Congressman Burgess Gainesville Flooding - June 2007 - Newly Commissioned 2nd Lt. Nick Hainsfurther, USAF speaks of his experience at the Air Force Academy - Congressman Burgess spends some time with Merchant Marine Academy Appointee William Richey and his family - Congressman Burgess speaks with the family of West Point Appointee Mark Fryt - Congressman Burgess speaks with Air Force Academy appointee Reginald Rembert and his family - Congressman Burgess speaks about the honor he has of nominating military academy appointees - Academy Appointees Coffee 2007 - Photo: Front row (L-R): Christian Smith, Darren Stowe, Congressman Michael Burgess, Josh Pherigo, Reggie Rembert; Back row (L-R): Robert Handley, Mark Fryt, John Oswald, Andrew Pfarner, William Richey, Michael Hartzler, Augustin Paulo Congressman Michael Burgess and Fort Worth Mayor Mike Montcrief sing a hymn with the congregation - Congressman Burgess with Reverend Bruce Datcher of Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church - Viewing some of the historical grave sites at Handley Hill - Congressman Burgess speaks from the original lectern from Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church's Hanldley Hill location - Congressman Burgess present a US Flag to Reverend Datcher - Burgess gathers with others at the Memorial Service at historic Handley Hill Cemetery - Tuskegee Airmen Congressional Medal - Back - Tuskegee Airmen Congressional Medal - Front - Burgess with Tuskegee Airmen - Congressman Burgess thanks the Tuskegee Airmen for their heroic service to this nation - Congressman Burgess presents Morris Whitley with his Congressional Medal - Congressman Burgess presents Dr. Claude Platte with his Congressional Medal - Congressman Burgess presents a US Flag to Ruby Blaylock in honor of her late husband's service in the Tuskegee Airmen. - Congressman Burgess presents a book and a Flag Flown over the US Capitol to Van Zandt Guinn Elementary - Congressman Burgess reading to Van Zandt Guinn Elementary Students - Congressman Burgess reads to Van Zandt Guinn Elementary Students - Congressman Burgess spends time in the garden with students - Congressman Burgess with Dr. Dr. Connie Goines of Van Zandt Guinn Elementary - Congressman Burgess with Ms. Muhammed's Class at Van Zandt Guinn Elementary - Congressman Burgess with Van Zandt Guinn 1st Graders - Congressman Burgess addresses some constituents after the summit - Residents of the 26th District at Aging Summit - Congressman Burgess speaks with constituent about Aging Issues - Presentation of Combat Action Ribbon - Congressman Burgess had the honor of presenting Donald Wilson, Veteran of the US Navy with the Combat Action Ribbon for his service in Vietnam. Aging Summit Speaker - Rep. Burgess Presents Mr. Donald Wilson with Ribbon - Congressman Burgess made a special presentation to Mr. Donald Wilson of North Richland Hills by presenting him with the Combat Action Ribbon he had been awarded in service to his country. The award was added to the Purple Heart and other awards he has already received for his honorable service in the U.S. Navy in Vietnam in 1967-68. Mr. Wilson was given a standing ovation by the crowd in honor of his sacrifice and dedication. Constituents gather information on how to plan for financial, legal and health needs during retirement years - Rep. Burgess in front of the Healthy Start Bus - Dr. Burgess Chats with Dr. Kenneth Cooper of the Cooper Clinic - Peggy Nelson with Jim Nantz, Clifford Northrup, Congressman Michael Burgess and Roanoke Mayor Carl Gierisch - CBS Sportscaster Nantz thanks Congressman Burgess - Members of the Abilene Christian University Golf Team, who had a long to relationship with Byron Nelson, were in attendance - Jim Nantz introduces Congressman Burgess - Congressman Burgess spends some time with Mrs. Nelson and Clifford Northrup of the US Mint - Congressman Burgess speaks with XM radio about working to get Byron Nelson the Congressional Gold Medal - Congressman Burgess speaks about Byron Nelson's honorable record of public service - Dinstinguished Members of the Salesmanship Club of Dallas - Congressman Michael Burgess and Peggy Nelson - Congressman Burgess with Color Guard for Byron Nelson Championship - Rep. Burgess in front of Byron Nelson Statue - Back of Byron Nelson Congressional Gold Medal - Front of Byron Nelson Congressional Gold Medal - Burgess Discusses Immigration on the "The Wells Report" - Stimulating Talk 570 KLIF is once again taking you to where the news is. This time Jon-David Wells is taking “The Wells Report” on the road to Washington DC to challenge our lawmakers and find out what they’re doing to fight the problem of illegal immigration. Beginning April 23rd JD will broadcast his show live every afternoon from 4 till 7 and ask the tough questions that no one else will. CMS Director Leslie Norwalk and HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt - Rep. Burgess talks with HHS Secretary Leavitt - Dr. Elias Zerhouni (NIH), Dr. Julie Gerberding (CDC), and Rep. Michael Burgess - Assistant Secretary, Administration on Aging - Josefina Carbonell and Rep. Michael Burgess - Rep. Burgess speaks with CDC Director Julie Geberding - - - - - - - - - - - - Jennifer Mundhenk, Winning Student Artist for the 2007 TX-26 Congressional Art Contest - - - - - - Congressman Burgess with some of our Nation's Leaders - Burgess with Liberty Christian students - Congressman Burgess, State Rep. Tan Parker, and Brooke Hambrick with one of the participants Congressman Burgess with students from Liberty Christian School. - Congressman Burgess speaking at the America's Essay Foundation Program - Congressman Burgess reads a letter sent from President George W. Bush - Congressman Burgess congratulates one of the essay contest participants - - Congressman Burgess with UNT President Bataille Ribbon Cutting for National Archives - Congressman Burgess, Councilwoman Hicks, Mayor Moncrief and others cut the ribbon for the new National Archives Building Rep. Burgess tours archives complex - Preston Huff leads Congressman Burgess through the archives. Congressman Burgess addresses crowd - Before The Colors - Congressman Burgess and others stand at salute for the Presentation of The Colors Archive's Charters of Freedom display - Congressman Burgess views the Archive's Charters of Freedom display National Healthy Start Awarded to Burgess - Rep. Burgess is awarded the National Healthy Start Association's 2007 "Service Award." In attendance was the Tarrant County Infant Mortality Task Force with its leaders Jerry Roberson and Latawyna Peachy pictured here with Dr. Burgess. North Richland Hills City Council - Rep. Burgess Contemplates Testimonies During Committee Hearing - Vice President Al Gore Discusses Climate Change - Committee Leadership and former Vice President Al Gore - Hurst, Texas Muncipal Leaders Honor Burgess - City Manager Allan Weegar; Mayor Pro Tem Henry Wilson; Council Member Charles Swearengen; Council Member Bill McLendon; Council Member Anna Holzer; Council Member Larry Kitchens Hurst, Texas Muncipal Leaders Honor Burgess - City Manager Allan Weegar; Mayor Pro Tem Henry Wilson; Council Member Charles Swearengen; Council Member Bill McLendon; Council Member Anna Holzer; Council Member Larry Kitchens Yieu Chyan, Intel Science Talent Search Finalist - Rep. Michael C. Burgess, M.D. congratulates Yieu Chyan, Intel Science Talent Search Finalist Charity Hospital Records Room - Photo of the destruction and mold growing in the records room of Charity Hospital in New Orleans, LA. Touring Walter Reed - Rep. Burgess meets with Acting Army Secretary Pete Geren while Touring Walter Reed Inside Building 18 - General Manager of Molonge House - Congressman Burgess, Peter Anderson (General Manager of Molonge House). Mologne House - Rep. Burgess in front of Mologne House MSgt Alan Blaydes - MSgt Alan Blaydes discusses the difficulties of carrying around his medical records; highlighting what are his biggest concerns. Congressman Burgess meets with Dr. Anthony Atala of Wake Forest University - National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) “Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence” - Congressman Burgess with Mayday President Mike Nelson and NAM Director Jeff Noah Burgess Addresses National Automobile Dealers on - Phil Brady, President, National Automobile Dealers Association; EPA Air and Radiation Acting Assistant Administrator William Wehrum; and Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. Children's Medical Center of Dallas Recognition Ceremony - Rep. Michael Burgess, M.D. receives award from President & CEO Christopher J. Durovich of Children's Medical Center of Dallas TXDOT Chairman Ric Williamson (Left) and US Congressman Michael Burgess (right) - TXDOT Chairman Ric Williamson (Left) and US Congressman Michael Burgess (right) observe presentations regarding transportation in North Texas and beyond Joseph Guzzo, Deputy Assistant Secretary, US Department of Transportation, fields questions from summit attendees - Joseph Guzzo, Deputy Assistant Secretary, US Department of Transportation, fields questions from summit attendees Jerry Roberson speaks on the issue of infant mortality - Jerry Roberson and Congressman Burgess applaud the efforts of the community - Congressman Burgess speaks on the issue of infant mortality - Congressman Burgess and Jerry Roberson speak with a member of the community - UNT College of Engineering Nitrogen Car - Designed, built, and tested by Dr. Carlos Ordonez (Physics), Dr. Mitty Plummer (Engineering Technology), and Dr. Rick Reidy (Department of Materials Science) of the University of North Texas , this developmental zero emission vehicle employs a cryogenic heat engine and is fueled by liquid nitrogen. This research was funded by the Texas Advanced Technology Program. Details of this work were presented in July 1997 at the Cryogenic Materials Conference in Portland, Oregon. Burgess reviews research equipment - Dr. Oscar Garcia, Founding Dean of the UNT College of Engineering (speaking with Rep. Burgess) - Dr. Howard Johnson, Rep. Michael Burgess and Dr. Gretchen Bataille, President of UNT - HOSA Award Luncheon - Congressman Michael Burgess recieves award from Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)National President Sierra Jenkins from Nashville, Tennessee at a ceremony in the United States Capitol. Congressman Burgess with Secretary of State Dr. Condoleezza Rice - GOP Policy Committee Meeting with Secretary of State Dr. Condoleezza Rice - GOP Policy Committee Meeting with Secretary of State Dr. Condoleezza Rice - GOP Policy Committee Meeting with Secretary of State Dr. Condoleezza Rice - GOP Policy Committee Meeting with Secretary of State Dr. Condoleezza Rice - GOP Policy Committee Meeting with Secretary of State Dr. Condoleezza Rice - Summit participants rated different proposals - Summit attendees share ideas in between panels - Mayor Montcrief of Fort Worth - Summit - Summit - Summit - Congressman Burgess speaks with summit attendees - Congressman Burgess speaks with a summit attendee - Congressman Burgess speaks with Roy Priest - Congressman Burgess addresses summit attendees about economic development in Southeast Fort Worth - Congressman Burgess and Mica take questions from attending news organizations - Congressman Burgess addresses the media - Congressman Burgess takes time to inform the public about airport security concerns - Congressman Burgess takes time away from press conference to speak with a concerned traveler - Rev. Richard Barnard, wife, Paula and Congressman Burgess - Father Richard Barnard, Congressman Burgess' reverend, gave the invocation to open up the House of Represetnatives on Wednesday, July 26, 2007. Certificate Exchange - Ceremony Finale - Oath Ceremonial Photo in Speaker's Office - Oath Ceremony - CPT Ed Brinkley, Congressman Burgess, 1SG Toni Santoro and 1SG James Greig. Snowflake Babies - President Bush with Snowflake Baby - President Bush at White House Press Conferece on Stem Cell Research - 3 - President Bush at White House Press Conferece on Stem Cell Research - 2 - President Bush at White House Press Conferece on Stem Cell Research - Burgess with White House Press Secretary Tony Snow - Burgess with Snowflake Babies - Burgess with Snowflake Babies Family - "Snowflake Baby" - highlights the uniqueness of each embryo Burgess talks with Karl Rove - Burgess addresses White House press corps in camera in front of West Wing - Burgess in East Room of Capitol - Rep. Burgess discuss recent stem cell legislation with Members of Congress at White House Stem Cell press conference. Security Fence - GTMO - GTMO: Camp V Entrance - Detainee Holding Cell - GTMO - Burgess Awarded 2006 Thomas Jefferson Award by the International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) - U.S. Representative Michael C. Burgess has been named as a recipient of the 2006 Thomas Jefferson Award by the International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA). The award honors his commitment to our nation’s economic prosperity and the free enterprise system. It was presented at a July 12th ceremony on Capitol Hill. Photo: (L-R) Mike Roach, President, Ben E. Keith Co., Forth Worth, TX; Rep. Michael Burgess Multi-National Corps Iraq - Meeting with the World Health Organization - During his CODEL Deal mission, Congressman/Dr. Burgess met with officials of the World Health Organization to discuss the global avian flu situation. Texas Motor Speedway Comes to the Middle East - Congressman Burgess presented Texas motor Speedway baseball caps, courtesy of TMS, to soldiers stationed in the Middle East. Rep. Burgess presented with Flag - Rep. Burgess is presented a United States Flag by The COlony High School graduate and US Air Force Captain Katherine M. Siefkin. Raymond Becerra, Major, US Army and Congressman Burgess - Rep. Burgess, Captain John Richardson, Rep. Green and Rep. Deal - 57th Medical Company (AA) The Original DUSTOFF Navy Lieutenant Commander, and UNT graduate, Tricia Garcia with Congressman Burgess - Welcoming to Kabul, Afghanistan - North Texas Homeschoolers Banner presented - General Peter Chiarelli and Congressman Burgess - Commander Doyle and Congressman Burgess - Ward Blacklock (of Irving) and Tammy Abundiz (of Flower Mound) with Congressman Burgess - Fertile lands of Iraq - July 4th Celebration in Jordan - Briefing - During Briefing - Burgess Addresses Wright Amendment Press Confernce - Wright Amendment Press Conference - Sen. Hutchison, Chairman Barton, Reps. Granger, Burgess and Marchant discuss the Wright Amendment Agreement and upcoming congressional action. Joint International Police Training Center (JIPTIC) - Joint International Police Training Center (JIPTIC). This facility is in Jordan and is set-up as a training facility for the the Iraqi police. (Photo take on July 4, 2006). Caribbean Sea Map - Guantanamo (Color Map) - The U.S. Naval Station on Guantanamo Bay, Cuba is circled in red on the bottom right corner. Rep. Burgess Talks with Gov. Romney and MA Health Care Staff - Policy Committee Discussion with Gov. Romney - Gov. Romney Discusses PowerPoint - Rep. Michael Burgess and MA Gov. Mitt Romney - NIH - National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases - Congressman Burgess toured the facility and met with Dr. Gary Nabel NIAID Vaccine Research Center VRC Director and Dr. Anthony Fauci NIAID Director. Rep. Burgess testifies on his fundamental tax reform legislation: H.R. 1040, Freedom Flat Tax - Rep. Burgess testifies on his fundamental tax reform legislation: H.R. 1040, Freedom Flat Tax Academy Appointees 2006 - Back Row (l-r): Nathan Brazzel, Andrew Burger, Kelly Altschul, Joshua Knight Middle Row (l-r): Jonathan Curley, Howard Eliason, Matt Cook, Justin Fisk, Zach Taylor, Eric Stromme, Baker Flagg, Robert Sparks, Tim Clark, Meredith Sakovich Front Row (seated l-r): Kimberly Madorran, Anthony Scaparra, Frank Hlatky, Dan Hildenbrand, Congressman Michael Burgess, Jackson Mershon, Jonathan Herb NOT Pictured: Brett Fields, Joshua Jordan, Caleb McKinnon An Artistic Discovery 2006 Winner - Congressman Michael Burgess with the 2006 Art Competition Winner Annaliese Hnat, Marcus HS Principal Kevin Rogers, Art Teacher Jim Neiswender. Thanking Sergeants for their service and leadership - Soldiers from Company A, 2nd Battalion - 112th Armor in Denton, Texas - Meeting with the soldiers - Thanking soldiers for their hard work - Speaking with soldiers - Signing Top's Momento Box - Presentation of Extension of Remarks - Extension of Remarks are formal remarks submitted by a Congressman into the Official Congressional Record of the House of Representatives. Flag Presentation - Lt. Col. Hall, 2nd Battalion Commander - Greeting the Troops - Discussing situation in Iraq - Expressing gratitude for bravery and service to America - Greeting soldiers - Capt. Mark Ghahmann - Capt. Mark Ghahmann presents Congressman Burgess with a Certificate of Appreciation from Alpha Company. Principal Jeff Mulkey and Ricky Whitfield with Congressman Burgess - Ricky Whitfield is a senior at Aubrey High School in Aubrey, Texas. He is a modern-day renaissance man in the field of athletics by lettering in every major sport for the Chaparrals. Mr. Whitfield’s leadership and strong work ethic is legendary in the Aubrey community. Excellence and devotion are the standards by which this young man lives by. In addition to his many athletic talents, Mr. Whitfield acclaimed further notoriety by creating a video at the request of the Aubrey Police Department to warn kids of the dangers of drunk driving on prom night. Congressman Burgess speaks with an Aubrey High student - Congressman Burgess introduces Brandon and Tony Silveria - Congressman Burgess address students - Congressman Burgess informs students about the dangers of drinking and driving. Speakers photo at Aubrey High School - Tony Silveria, Brandon Silveria, and Shannon Adams speak with Congressman Burgess - Tony Silveria, Brandon Silveria, and Shannon Adams speak with Congressman Burgess before their presentation to Aubrey High School students Tax-Free Health Savings Accounts - Rep. Michael Burgess, M.D. speaks alongside Rep. Tom Price, M.D. and U.S. Department of Treasury Secretary John Snow about the benefits of tax-free Health Savings Accounts. Crowd at the Housing Fair - Susan Fite - Susan Fite answers questions about purhasing a home Crowd at the Housing Fair - Leadership at the Housing Fair - Mayor Montcrief, Dee Jennings, Sec. Jackson, Congressman Burgess, Gloria Martinez, Councilwoman Hicks, Cynthia Leon Sec. Jackson addresses attendees at the Home Ownership Fair - Outside the Housing Fair - HUD Sec. Alphonso Jackson speaks with Congressman Burgess and others before the Home Ownership Fair - Congressman Burgess with participants - Congressman Burgess introduces Sec. Alphonso Jackson - Linda Horsch of CMS - Linda Horsch from CMS discusses the Medicare prescription program at Medicare Prescription Drug Forum. Tom Clark of SSA - Tom Clark details how Social Security can aid with the cost of prescriptions at Medicare Prescription Drug Forum Rep. Burgess discusses Medicare at Prescription Drug Forum - Congressman Burgess and Secretary Leavitt - Rep. Burgess answers questions on Medicare Part D - Simple process to sign-up: Call 1-800-MEDICARE - Congressman Burgess and Secretary Leavitt watch enrollment process done online - Signing-up for Medicare Prescription Drug Program - Secretary Leavitt discusses program with Fort Worth citizens - Medicare Bus Rolls in to Fort Worth - Medicare Event - Salesmanship Club of Dallas - Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, Byron Nelson and Congressman Michael C. Burgess address the Salesmanship Club of Dallas luncheon. Dr. David Nabarro Discusses Avian Flu with Rep. Burgess - Rep. Burgess discusses avian flu concerns with Dr. David Nabarro - United Nations System Senior Coordinator for Avian and Human Influenza. Byron Nelson at the Metroport Meals on Wheels Golf Tournament 1997 - Learning about energy saving lighting - Welcoming Rep. Burgess and Dep. Sec. Sell to Home Depot - Home Depot Display - Leaders of Flower Mound and Highland Village discuss energy efficiency - Deputy Secretary of Energy Clay Sell speaks with Congressman Burgess, Highland Village Mayor Pro Tem Dianne Costsa, and Flower Mound Mayor Jody Smith. Home Depot's Peter Scalzi speaks with Rep. Burgess and Dep. Sec. Sell - Deputy Secretary of Energy Clay Sell and Congressman Burgess speak with Home Depot's Peter Scalzi about energy efficient products. Thanking Home Depot for their energy efficiency efforts - Deputy Secretary Clay Sell thanks Hope Depot representative for his presentation. Energy Efficiency Event at Home Depot - Deputy Secretary Clay Sell comments on Congressman Burgess' efforts for energy effiiciency. Deputy Secretary Clay addresses the crowd - Deputy Secretary Clay Sell speaks on energy legislation. Viewing energy saving windows - Dep. Sec. Clay and Rep. Burgess continue viewing energy saving products. Learning about energy saving products - Dep.Sec Clay Sell, Congressman Burgess, and visitors learn about energy saving products. Home Depot Tour 2 - Sec Clay Sell and Congressman Burgess. Home Depot Tour 1 - Dep. Secretary Clay Sell and Congressman Burgess tour Home Depot. Local leaders gather at the event - Denton County Commissioner Bobbie Mitchell, Flower Mound Council Member Laurie Long, Deputy Secretary of Energy Clay Sell, Flower Mound Mayor Jody Smith, and Congressman Burgess. David Dunham of AirCo, with Congressman Burgess - David Dunham of AirCo, with Congressman Burgess Congressman Burgess thanks Deputy Secretary of Energy Clay Sell - Congressman Burgess thanks Deputy Secretary of Energy Clay Sell for attending. Rep. Burgess discusses energy efficiency with local leaders - Congressman Burgess speaks with local civic leaders. Rep. Burgess addresses the crowd at Home Depot - Congressman Burgess addresses the visitors at Home Depot as Deputy Secretary of Energy Clay Sell looks on. Home Depot Tour - A Home Depot representative speaks with Congressman Burgess about energy efficient products. Congressman Burgess meets with Defense Department Secretary Donald Rumsfeld - Congressman Burgess meets with Defense Department Secretary Donald Rumsfeld for a closed door meeting update on global defense issues. Pan American Health Organization Avian Flu Briefing - Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/World Health Organization (WHO) Congressional Briefing on Avian Flu in the U.S. Capitol. The meeting included PAHO assistant director Dr. Carissa Etienne, deputy director Dr. Joxel Garcia, and remarks by Representative Silvestre Reyes and Rep. Michael Burgess, M.D. Pictured: Rep. Burgess, Dr. garcia and Rep. Reyes South West Transit Association Legislator of the Year - Burgess is presented with the Key to Hickory Creek - Hickory Creek Mayor, Jeff Price, presents Congressman Michael Burgess with a key to the Town of Hickory Creek Posting of the Colors - Congressman Burgess and others observe the Posting of the Colors Presentation of the U.S. Flag - Congressman Burgess presents Hickory Creek Mayor Jeff Price with a US flag that has been flown over the Nation's Capitol Hickory Creek Town Hall Opening - (L-R) Denton County Commissioner Cynthia White, Texas State Rep. Myra Crownover, Hickory Creek Mayor Jeff Price, and US Congressman Michael Burgess Congressman Burgess speaks with Hickory Creek residents - Congressman Burgess speaks with a Hickory Creek resident after the ceremony. - Congressman Burgess with Leo and Gloria Sanchez - Rep. Burgess at Denton Chamber of Commerce - D. Jorge Urbina, The Hon. Cynthia Mitchell, and Congressman Michael C. Burgess Congressman Burgess speaks with Judge Joe Bridges - Congressman Burgess Speaks with D. Jorge Urbina - Burgess with Councilwoman Charlye Heggins - Congressman Burgess speaks with Councilwoman Charlye Heggins Rep. Burgess addresses the crowd - Congressman Burgess addresses the Denton Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Byron Nelson plays golf on the White House lawn with President George H. Bush - ACU Golf Team - Byron Nelson poses for a picture with the Abilene Christian University Golf Team Byron Nelson, Peggy and President Gerald Ford - Byron Nelson, Peggy and President George W. Bush - Byron Nelson and Peggy with President George H. Bush - Byron Nelson and President Gerald Ford (Photo 2) - Byron Nelson and President Gerald Ford - Member, World Golf Hall of Fame - World Golf Hall of Fame honored Byron Nelson in 2004 by featuring an exhibit entitled “Byron Nelson: A Champion…A Gentleman.” Byron Nelson at Abilene Christian University - Byron Nelson swing - Byron Nelson - Destruction - Destruction - Destruction - Destruction - Destruction - Burgess meets with disaster medical assistence teams (DMATs) - Burgess meets with disaster medical assistence teams (DMATs) - Burgess meets with disaster medical assistence teams (DMATs) - Rep. Burgess outside Chalmette Medical Center - Destruction - Destruction - Destruction - Donations - Donations - Burgess meets with disaster medical assistence teams (DMATs) - Burgess meets with disaster medical assistence teams (DMATs) - Burgess meets with disaster medical assistence teams (DMATs) - Inside a make-shift health care room - Burgess meets with disaster medical assistence teams (DMATs) - Burgess meets with disaster medical assistence teams (DMATs) - Burgess meets with disaster medical assistence teams (DMATs) - Burgess meets with disaster medical assistence teams (DMATs) - Burgess with soliders at camp - Reps. McCaul, Cuellar, Burgess, Gonzales, Thornberry, Smith and Bonilla Chris Palmquist (coordinator of event) and Dan Palmquist with Congressman Burgess - Congressman Burgess spoke to a group of Keller area home schooled high school students and parents about “How Government Works” and answered questions from the students. Some of the students are studying for a speech and debate contest where their topic is “medical liability” and they queried the former physician about the topic. Burgess makes a practice of speaking to students at public and private high schools and to home schooled student groups. Group photo - Congressman Burgess spoke to a group of Keller area home schooled high school students and parents about “How Government Works” and answered questions from the students. Some of the students are studying for a speech and debate contest where their topic is “medical liability” and they queried the former physician about the topic. Burgess makes a practice of speaking to students at public and private high schools and to home schooled student groups. Burgess addresses the students and parents - Congressman Burgess spoke to a group of Keller area home schooled high school students and parents about “How Government Works” and answered questions from the students. Some of the students are studying for a speech and debate contest where their topic is “medical liability” and they queried the former physician about the topic. Burgess makes a practice of speaking to students at public and private high schools and to home schooled student groups. Burgess addresses the students and parents - Congressman Burgess spoke to a group of Keller area home schooled high school students and parents about “How Government Works” and answered questions from the students. Some of the students are studying for a speech and debate contest where their topic is “medical liability” and they queried the former physician about the topic. Burgess makes a practice of speaking to students at public and private high schools and to home schooled student groups. Rep. Burgess visits with Leo Samaniego, Sheriff of El Paso County - Burgess speaks with reporters concernign border security - Congressman Neugebauer, McCaul, Bonilla, Burgess and Cuellar - Members of the delegation - Sheriff shares personal stories from the broder. - Congressman Burgess asks about terrorist operations near the border. - Academy Nominees of 2006 - Seated: (Left to Right) Congressman Michael Burgess, Justin Fisk, Britny Miller, Jennifer Kapr, Kimberly Madorran, Meredith Sakovitch, Joshua Jordan, Christopher Olander Middle Row: (L – R) Hugo Spinoza, Caleb McKinnon, Jeff Martz, Jonathan Herb, Sean Davis, Frank Hlatky, Jacob Jones, Steve Hodges, Jonathan Curley Back Row: (L – R) Ernesto Garcia, Baker Flagg, Howard Eliason, Eric Stromme, Joshua Knight, Robert Sparks, Brack Nall, Matt Cook, Cody Matsler Not pictured: Nathan Brazzel, Timothy Clark, Jackson Mershon, Daniel Stovall, Zachary Taylor Saintsville Preparatory Academy - Today, Congressman Michael Burgess (TX-26) visited Saintsville Preparatory Academy to tour the school and read to student. The school follows Marva Collins Method of teaching which builds self-esteem through learning. Congressman Burgess read House Mouse, Senate Mouse by Peter W. Barnes, Cheryl Shaw Barnes to a happy group of Saintsville kindergartners. He watched fourth graders work algebra problems like wizards! Headmistress’ Tiffany Pace-Whitaker’s first grade class asked the Congressman questions about his work in Washington, DC. Saintsville Preparatory Academy - Today, Congressman Michael Burgess (TX-26) visited Saintsville Preparatory Academy to tour the school and read to student. The school follows Marva Collins Method of teaching which builds self-esteem through learning. Congressman Burgess read House Mouse, Senate Mouse by Peter W. Barnes, Cheryl Shaw Barnes to a happy group of Saintsville kindergartners. He watched fourth graders work algebra problems like wizards! Headmistress’ Tiffany Pace-Whitaker’s first grade class asked the Congressman questions about his work in Washington, DC. Delegation Photo - Press Conference - Reps. DeLay, Burgess, Cuellar, and Secretary Chertoff at Press Conference Homeland Security Secretary Chertoff at pre-briefing - Reps. Burgess and Carter oversee technology center - Press Conference with Broder Patrol Agents - Reps. Burgess, DeLay, Cuellar and Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff with Border Patrol Reps. Burgess, Cuellar and Carter at Border Patrol Center - Rep. Burgess reviews border patrol station - Group Press Conference - Briefing (Rep. Burgess far left) - Border from the helicopter - Speaker Hastert - Congressman Burgess with Deputy Majority Whip Eric Cantor - Dr. Burgess addresses the crowd - Speaker Haster addresses the crowd - Rep. Burgess and Deputy Majority Whip Eric Cantor - Reps. Cantor and Burgess - Stoppenhagen and DIAB Award - For his efforts on Design-Build, Congressman Michael Burgess received the Design-Build Institute of America’s Distinguished Legislator Leadership Award. The objective of the awards program is to recognize annually those project owners and academics who have demonstrated leadership in the advancement of best design-build practices and the furtherance of design-build as the project delivery system of choice. Dan Stoppenhagen, Director, Transportation and Infrastructure, Fluor Enterprise, Inc. accepted the award on behalf of Congressman Burgess at the awards ceremony on November 9, 2005. Ric Williamson and Congressman Michael Burgess - Congressman Burgess introduced the spokesman for the Summit co-sponsor - the Texas Department of Transportation. Ric Williamson serves as Chairman of the Texas Transportation Commission which oversees statewide activities of the Texas Department of Transportation. He was appointed to the commission by Gov. Rick Perry in March 2001 and was named chairman effective on January 29, 2004. Prior to his appointment to the Texas Transportation Commission, Williamson served from 1985-1998 in the Texas Legislature where he served on a number of committees including the House/Senate Budget Conference Committee, as Vice Chairman of the Appropriations Committee, the Ways and Means Committee as well as countless others. Photo of the crowd - The event highlighted local, state and federal transportation experts and was devoted to discussing and improving transportation throughout North Texas. North Richland Hills Mayor Trevino - Chairman Don Young and Congressman Michael Burgess - Rosa Parks Memorial in the U.S. Capitol - Texas Congressmen Michael C. Burgess and Al Green pray over the casket of Civil Rights leader Rosa Parks during at the United States Capitol. President Bush - National Pandemic Flu Preparedness Program - Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt and Congressman Michael Burgess at the National Institutes of Health Rep. Burgess & Health Care Congressional Fellow Jessica Nguyen-Trong - Congressman Michael C. Burgess welcomes Phuong-Khanh Jessica Nguyen-Trong to his Washington, DC staff. Jessica, a medical student at the University of Texas Southwestern, will serve as a Health Care Congressional Fellow. UT Southwestern has an exclusive agreement with the office for selecting fellows. Ms. Nguyen-Trong’s will focus her research and work on health care issues. Hwy 290 - PHOTO BY: Ron Heflin / Associated Press Storm evacuees stand on the side of Highway 290 which has become a parking lot as people attempt to flee Hurricane Rita. Hurricane Rita - Hurricane Rita GOP Policy Committee Meeting with Dr. Mark McClellan - CMS Administrator Dr. Mark McClellan, Congressman Michael C. Burgess and Josh Martin, Legislative Director for Rep. Burgess Burgess Tapes Public Service Announcement about Katrina - Congressman Burgess at Camp Copass (Denton) - Congressman Burgess and Elanie Emery at Camp Copass - Congressman Burgess and Elanie Emery at Camp Copass Congressman Burgess at Hurricane Katrina Press Conference - Beth Boyd, American Red Cross, discusses situation with Congressman Michael Burgess - Burgess Preparing Bedding for Refugees - Local leaders at refguee center - Donovan Wheatfall, Councilman District 4, Rep. Burgess and Andre Ewing (FW Metro Black Chmaber) at Tarrant County Resource Connection Refugee Site Andre McEwing Helps at Refugee Center - Andre McEwing with the Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber brings in boxes Burgess Interviewed by WB inside refugee center - Burgess being interviewed on the refugee center at TCRC Hurricane Katrina - Hurricane Katrina Touring Wal-Mart - Touring Wal-Mart - Touring Wal-Mart - Touring Wal-Mart - Touring Wal-Mart - Touring Wal-Mart - Touring Wal-Mart - Touring Wal-Mart - Touring Wal-Mart - Touring Wal-Mart - Touring Wal-Mart - Inside the distribution center - Touring Wal-Mart - Congressman Burgess receives mini-Distribution Truck - Burgess meets with troops outside the hospital - Hospital in Germany - Berlin Wall - Outside the Berlin Wall - Delegation plane - In Germany - Rep. Burgess at the Berlin Wall - Hospital in Germany - Delegation photo - Delegation meeting and luncheon - Delegtaion reception with troops - Delegtaion reception with troops - Burgess with soldier - Texas National Guard - Congressman Burgess with members of the Texas National Guard - Camp Victory, outside of Baghdad, Iraq Leadership meeting - General Abuzaid and Congressman Burgess - During a delegation briefing - Burgess with Iraq official - City view from helicopter - Burgess dines with US Troops - City view from helicopter - City view from helicopter - Street scene in Kirkuk, Iraq - Street scene in Kirkuk, Iraq City view from helicopter - Burgess reviews improvements at an energy plant - Burgess reviews improvements at an energy plant - Burgess reviews improvements at an energy plant - Discussions about current strategy in Iraq - On patrol - Delegation meeting - Burgess with soldier - View of the harbor - View of the harbor 4 - View of the harbor 3 - View of the harbor 2 - Reviewing troop equipment - Delegation meets with soldiers - Before delegation briefing - Burgess meets with administrative personnel - Burgess with soldiers at camp - Inside the CODEL plane - Burgess with Soldier - Burgess with Troop leader - Medicare Drug Roll Out Event - Speaking: CMS Administrator McClellan Seated: HHS Secretary Leavitt & Congressman Burgess Inside Humvee - Congressman Burgess with Soldier - Strength of Up-Armored Humvee - Congressmen Michael Burgess, (L) Texas and Charlie Dent, Penn., listen as Brig. Gen. Kevin Leonard explains how Soldiers lives were saved when the up-armored humvee was hit with an improvised explosive device in Iraq. Burgess and Dent were part of a congressional delegation touring the up-armor and repair site at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait on August 16. Tours an Army Material Command (AMC) - A congressional delegation tours an Army Material Command (AMC) forward repair site on August 16, at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, where Army tactical vehicles are up-armored and repaired prior to transport back to Iraq. (L to R) Representative Henry Cuellar, 28th District, Texas, Mr. Brad Knox, House Small Business Committee, Charlie Dent, 15th District, Penn., Steve King, 5th District, Iowa, Brig. Gen. Kevin Leonard, AMC Commander SWA, and Michael Burgess, 26th District, Texas. Space Shuttle Lift-off #6 - Space Shuttle Lift-off #5 - Space Shuttle Lift-off #4 - Space Shuttle Lift-off #3 - Space Shuttle Lift-off #2 - Space Shuttle Lift-off #1 - Academy Photo 2005 (2) - (L-R) Julie Luce, Adam Gaston, Rep. Burgess, Jerry Schroeder) 2005 Academy Photo 1 - (L-R) front row: Kris Loewecke, John Lee, Andrew Konosky, Jason Koller, Bruce Hrabak, Jason Correll, Rep. Burgess; 2nd row: Matthew Vegel, Hunter Blue, Thomas Tellson, Nathaniel Thayer, Steven Shaw (partially obstructed); 3rd row: Rebecca Shaw, Andrew Knudson, Tim Boyce, Johnathan Dietz (partially obstructed) Rep. Burgess and HHS Secretary Michael Leavitt - Michael O. Leavitt was sworn in as the 20th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on January 26, 2005. As secretary, he leads national efforts to protect the health of all Americans and provide essential human services to those in need. He manages the largest civilian department in the federal government, with more than 66,000 employees and a budget that accounts for almost one out of every four federal dollars. Wright Amendment Press Conference - Congresswoman Kay Granger, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, Congressman Jow BArton (not pictured, Congressman Kenny Marchant) at a press conference opposing the repeal of the Wright Amendment. 05-26-05 Honorable Mention winners - Burgess with Honorable Mention winners Brittany Day, Sarah Lim and Jonanthan Penn.jpg 1st Place Winner - Rep. Michael C. Burgess with 1st Place Winner, Dusty Stewart.jpg Reps. Burgess & Honda (4) - Reps. Burgess & Honda (3) - Press Conference on Energy Act of 2005 - Reps. Burgess & Honda (2) - Reps. Burgess & Honda - Reps. Burgess (R-Texas) and Honda (D-California) hat about the car they both own; the hybrid Toyota Prius. The bipartisan meeting comes amid the debate on the Energy Act of 2005 and in celebration of Earth Day. Shady Oaks Elementary 4th Grade - Congressman Burgess presented 4th Graders at Shady Oaks Elementary School the NEH "We the People" Bookshelf Award. City of Denton - Denton Mayor Euline Brock and City Council Members meet with Congressman Michael Burgess. City of Hurst - Hurst Mayor Richard Ward and Hurst City Council Meet with Congressman Michael C. Burgess Texas Delegation for “Stop the Violence Against Women” Campaign - Ft. Worth Transporation Authority - Nancy Amos and Dick Ruddell (Ft. Worth Transporation Authority) President George W. Bush Gives Inaugural Address - Congressman Burgess on Inaugural Platform - West Front of the U.S. Capitol from the National Mall - Dignataries - Journalists - The Entrance Runway to the Presidential Platform - The National Mall on Inauguration Day - Congressman Burgess on the Capitol platform - U.S. Capitol - Health Subcommittee Alzheimer's Hearing - (L-R)Stephen McConnell, Alzheimer's Association; Rep. Michael Burgess; Dr. Marilyn Albert, Johns Hopkins; Congressman John Boozman and Coach Frank Broyles Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai - Inside Iraq - Let's Go Rangers! - Burgess handouts Texas Rangers Caps Conversation around the table.JPG - Rep. Burgess in the mess hall.JPG - REP BURGESS GETS A PLAQUE GROUP PHOTO.JPG - Back Row (L-R): Andrew Schlessinger, Eva Peters, David Randall, Rep. Burgess, Robert Weber and Chalres Compton Bottom Row (L-R): Daniel Weiermann and Natanael Ayala Congressman Burgess Gives Texas Rangers Gifts Donated from the Rangers - Congressman Burgess Gives Texas Rangers Gifts Donated from the Rangers General Peter Casey, Commander of the Multi-National Force, Iraq - General Peter Casey, Commander of the Multi-National Force, Iraq Weber in Texas Rangers Baseball Cap - Soldier Weber with Texas Rangers Cap Congressman Burgess & Prime Minister Iyad Allawi.JPG - TexasTroops in Iraq - Reps. Michael Burgess & John Carter with Texas Troops in Iraq Solider in Iraq - Congressman Burgess with Solider 332d Air Expeditionary Wing - Congressman Burgess at the 332d Air Expeditionary Wing Rep. Burgess on the ground in Afghanistan - "The Alamo" with State Senator Rick Noriega (far left with camera) and Reps. Burgess & Carter - There is currently a state representative from San Antonio, Texas: Major Rick Noriega. His guard unit has been activated. He met us outside the briefing room and presented a Texas flag which he says flew over the “Alamo.” The Alamo is the name that they have given to their outpost east of Kabul. At "The Alamo" - Congerssman Michael Burgess and Congressman John Carter - There is currently a state representative from San Antonio, Texas: Major Rick Noriega. His guard unit has been activated. He met us outside the briefing room and presented a Texas flag which he says flew over the “Alamo.” The Alamo is the name that they have given to their outpost east of Kabul. Congressman Burgess en route - Rep. Burgess Addresses local media on tsunami relief - Congressman Burgess Discuss Tsunami Relief with KRLD Radio - Congressman Burgess Discuss Tsunami Relief with KRLD Radio Southeast Asia Tsunami Relief Press Conference - Stephen Vetrano, COO of Dallas Red Cross Chapter; Congressman Michael C. Burgess, Mary Connor, CEO of Chisolm Trail Chapter of Red Cross; Congressman-elect Kenny Marchant; Chairman Joe Barton; and Donald Pierson, Chairman of Chisolm Trail Chapter of Red Cross 2005 Academy Photo - Service Academy Nominees 26th Congressional District of Texas Pictured first row (left to right): Drew Anderson, Matthew Vegel, Jonathan Carey, Adam Gaston, Kyle Bruton, Karl Bronk, Michael Jennings, Jason Koller, Gerald Schroeder, Tim Boyce Pictured second row (left to right): Adam Jaster, Hunter Blue, Brian Burton, Thomas Tellson, Tim Clark, Nathaniel Lawson, Steven Shaw, Andrew Knudson, Nathaniel Thayer, Julie Luce, Steven Barnes, Congressman Michael Burgess, Cody Tackett, James Lancaster, Rebecca Shaw, Steven Beaulieu, Brack Nall, Dan Hildebrand, Fernando Garcia-Ortiz, Andrew Christiansen, John Lee, Johnathan Dietz, Jacob Jones, Brent Owen, Andrew Konosky, Jason Pecore Not pictured: Thomas Coker, Jason Correll, Bruce Hrabak Grover Norquist with Americans for Tax Reform - Beslan Survivor - Beslan Survivor - Beslan Survivor and Family - Beslan Survivor - Beslan Survivor and Family - Sobic, Blunt & Burgess - Photo by: Thomas Judd, Denton, TX. Viewing machinery - Photo by: Thomas Judd, Denton, TX. Peterbilt Tour 2 - Sobic, Blunt & Burgess Photo by: Thomas Judd, Denton, TX. Peterbilt Trucks - Photo by: Thomas Judd, Denton, TX. Peterbilt Tour - Peterbilt Trucks with Majority Whip Roy Blunt, Peterbilt VP Dan Sobic & Rep. Michael Burgess Photo by: Thomas Judd, Denton, TX. Peterbilt Tour - Peterbilt Vice President Dan Sobic leads Chairman Roy Blunt and Rep. Michael Burgess on a tour of the Denton County facility. Burgess Strikes-Out Alex Rodriguez - Taghreed Quaraghouli attends a Science Committee Hearing with Congressman Michael Burgess - Taghreed Quaraghouli with Congressman Michael Burgess - Taghreed Quaraghouli with Congressman Michael Burgess during her visit as part of the Iraqi Independent Women's Group Thursday, July 15, 2004. Grant McGuire with Rep. Burgess - National Youth Leadership Conference attendees meet with Rep. Michael C. Burgess. Elliott Kidd with Rep. Michael Burgess - National Youth Leadership Conference attendees meet with Congressman Michael C. Burgess. Crownover Middle School Visit - Students and schools officials from Corinth's Crownover Middle School visited with Congressman Michael Burgess in Washington, DC on June 8, 2004. Rep. Burgess; Paul Tagliabuc, Science Teachers; Dianne Blair, Principal; Jonita Widmer, School Nurse; Michael Thompson, Drama Teacher; and students: Jasmine Luna, Callie Windle, Thomas Seth Wilson and Lance Zachary Benfield. World War II Memorial, Washington DC - "Blue Clouds of Freedom" - “An Artistic Discovery.” A freshman at Lewisville High School North, Arturo Noyola, won first prize in the 2004 competition with his oil pastel entitled “Blue Clouds of Freedom.” The art competition was open to public and private high school students residing in the district. 2004 Honorable Mention: Liz Schmiedel - Liz Schmiedel of Southlake, representing Carroll High School. 2004 Honorable Mention: Willette Griffin - Willette Griffin of Carrollton, representing Hebron High School. 2004 Honorable Mention: Abbie Marshall - Abbie Marshall of Flower Mound, representing Coram Deo Academy. 2004 Winner - Arturo Noyola - A freshman at Lewisville High School North, Arturo Noyola, won first prize in the 2004 competition with his oil pastel entitled “Blue Clouds of Freedom.” The art competition was open to public and private high school students residing in the district. Burgess at "We Believe in Our Troops" Press Conference - Rep. Burgess address media at Iraq is "Winnable" press confernce. Rep. Burgess is flanked by Defense Appropriations Rep. Jerry Lewis (CA), Col. Sam Johnson (TX), and U.S. House Majority Leader Tom DeLay (TX). Iraq Mural - by Doug Cox - This photograph was taken in Iraq. The mural, found on the inside of a military installation in Iraq (during Saddam's regime) depicts an Iraqi soldier, bombs, a tank and a plane targeting a man, in a pilgrim's hat with a Staf of David on standing on the USA. Supervisory Criminal Investigator Trent Touchstone & U.S. Marshal Randy Ely - Supervisory Criminal Investigator Team and leader Trent Touchstone, along with U.S. Marshal Randy Ely meet with Congressman Burgess on March 31, 2004. Rep. Burgess presented My Touchstone with an Extension of Remarks from the Congressional Record honoring Touchstone's work. Burgess Meets with the Army Corps of Engineers - Ray Russo, Brigadier General Robert Crear and Tom Knox Meet with Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) Favad Bajara and Jennifer Harris Meet with Congressman Burgess - Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations - Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations met with Congressman Michael C. Burgess on Wednesday, March 10, 2004. Tim Clark - Tim Clark, of Highland Village, met with Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) on Thursday, March 4, 2004. Tim is in Washington as part of the National Youth Leadership Council. Girl Scouts of America - The Girl Scouts of America met with Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) on Wednesday, March 3, 2004. Kirk Wells - Kirk Wells, Transport Workers Union of America, Meets with Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) in Washington, DC on Wednesday, March 3, 2004. Spirit of Enterprise Award - Congressman Michael C. Burgess is awarded the United States Chambers of Commerce "Spirit of Enterprise Award" on February 25, 2004. Capturing Talbian, Afghanistan - Photo provided by 10th Mountain Division, Afghanistan -- This photo was taken during the capture of a member of the Taliban. American Airlines Credit Union Meets with Congressman Burgess - American Airlines Credit Union Meets with Congressman Burgess in Washington on February 25, 2004. Adam Robinson - Adam Robinson, with the National Youth Leadership Council meets with Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) in Washington, DC on February 25, 2004. Kristy Wickliff and Congressman Burgess - Kristy Wickliff and her family (Julie, mom; Randy, dad, Kandice, sister) meet with Congressman Burgess. Kristy, age five at the time, successfully called 9-1-1 and then proceeded to the kitchen where she was able to obtain and administer medication to her father while he was suffering from diabetic shock. Miss Wickliff will receive the Enhanced 9-1-1 Institute's "Citizen in Action" Award today in Washington DC. Rep. Burgess Dines with Troops - Rep. Burgess and the entire CODEL have dinner at Baghdad Airport and the service man and women of the 1st Armored Division, U.S. Army on the evening of February 17, 2004. Rep. Burgess Visits an Iraq power plant - Ambassador Bremmer & Rep. Burgess - Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) meets with Ambassador Paul Bremmer in Iraq. Rep. Burgess and the CODEL met with Bremmer to discuss the on-going development of a free Iraq. Rep. Burgess visits Iraqi Power Plant - Rep. Burgess visits Iraqi Power Plant. The plant currently operates at 25% capacity. During Saddam Hussein's regime, no funds were provided for regular maintence. 02.17.04 General Ricardo Sanchez & Rep. Burgess - Meeting again, General Ricardo Sanchez & Rep. Burgess discuss the improvements in Iraqi over the last six months. 02.17.04 CPA Headquarters - Outside vewi of CPA HEadquarters in Iraq. 02.17.04 Inside the C-130 - Travelling inside the C-130 on February 17, 2004. C-130 - A C-130 takes Rep. Burgess and the entire CODEL into Iraqi on February 17, 2004. Mr. Abdullah Al-Roumi - This photo is taken with leading Kuwaiti businessmen, including Mr. Abdullah Al-Roumi, Director of Kuwait Oil-Tanker Company (photo taken on February 16, 2004). Kuwait-Iraq Checkpoint - Although taekn from a moving truck, this is a checkpoint on the Iraq-Kuwait border (photo taken on February 16, 2004). General David McKienan of the Third Army - General David McKienan of the Third Army and myself in Kuwait on February 16, 2004. US Army Central Command - Kuwait - This photo was taken inside the United States Army Central Command station in Kuwait on February 16, 2004 during CODEL to the Middle East. Burgess Visits IBM - The Colony Chamber - Texas Pilots Association and Air Force Association - C/LT Col. Brendan Shanahan (ROTC cadet University of North Texas); Dr. Don Smith, President of Texas Pilots Assn, Denton Chapter, C/3c; Chris Grant, ROTC, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D.; Terry Garland, President Air Force Assn, Denton TX; Brandon Barned, past President USAFA Gail Menkemeller - Myrtle Marino - Dallas Mayor Laura Miller - Dallas Mayor Laura Miller meets with Congressman Burgess in Washington, D.C. on January 21, 2004. Rep. Burgess Hosts Mark Davis - Mark Davis is host of The Mark Davis Show heard weekdays from 9am-12pm on WBAP 820AM. Tax Reform Debates (Reps. Brown-Waite, Burgess & Linder) 12.01.03 - Congressman Burgess discusses fundamental tax reform during debates in Congresswoman Ginny Brown-Waites' District town hall meetings around Tampa, Florida. Congressman Burgess was joined by Congressman John Linder (GA). Benjamin Angrisano - Benjamin came to DC on a trip with his grandparents, 26th District residents. They took a tour of the Capitol and stayed for a photo in Burgess' office. Burgess addresses press on Medicare Reform - Congressman Burgess participates as a member of the Speaker's Prescription Drug Task Force Press Conference on November 20, 2003. Congressman Burgess addressed media questions and presented his most recent op-ed "Erasing Mistakes of the Past: Medicare Reform for the 21st Century." Congressman Michael Burgess with Reverend Tom Nelson of Denton Bible Church - Congressman Burgess at the Concurrent Receipt Press Conference - Burgess with local Brownie Troop 26 - The Brownies, front row left to right: Kaitlin Soltis, Haley Fica, Kayla Damron, Kayley Estes, Victoria Goolsby, Ashley Ward and Alexandra Dulemba. 2nd row left to right: Mrs. Shawn Dulemba and Congressman Burgess. Columns - Children's Tour of the Capitol - Burgess at the Bone Marrow Event - Straining Harsh Discord - 2003 Congressional Art Contest - Burgess pictured with Margarete Neale, Art Instructor at Hebron High School. The piece on display is Sarah Lee's 1st Place artwork "Straining Harsh Discord." Holden Hostetler - 2003 Congressional Art Contest - Burgess congratulates Holden Hostetler from Carroll High School on his art work which won an honorable mention. Christa Sadeghian - 2003 Congressional Art Contest - Burgess congratulates Christa Sadeghian on her work which won an honorable mention. 2nd Anniversary of September 11th Attack of America - Burgess standing alongside Members of Congress 2nd Anniversary of September 11th - Burgess on the Capitol steps alongside other Members of Congress. Capitol in the Spring - United States Capitol in the springtime. Burgess with Troops in Iraq - Burgess with troops stationed in Iraq. Burgess in Camo - Congressman Burgess in Iraq. Bob Hope Dining Facility - CODEL members in front of the Bob Hope Dining Facility in Iraq. Capitol - Picture of the United States Captiol Building.