Danny Davis: “I thank the gentleman for yielding. I rise to pay tribute to my longtime friend, associate, and office mate. His office…”

“I thank the gentleman for yielding. I rise to pay tribute to my longtime friend, associate, and office mate. His office is around the corner from mine. We meet each other in the hall almost every day. I really want to thank him for the tremendous service that he has provided to the people of this country and especially the outstanding work that he has done in healthcare. I also mention the fact that he is as much of a politician as he is a political person, but a doctor first and foremost. {time} 1945 I thank Michael for co-chairing the Congressional Sickle Cell Disease Caucus and working with Representative Lee and myself, all the many years that we have been a part of that. I understand that our sickle cell bill is going to be in the CR whenever we get to it, and I also understand that one of the reasons that it is there is Dr. Michael Burgess. As he goes, wherever he goes, however he goes in whatever he does, I will just leave him with this old Irish blessing, and that is: May the road rise up to meet you. May the Sun always be warm on your back. May the wind push you forward; and until we meet again, may the good Lord hold you in the palm of his hand. I wish Dr. Burgess the best of wishes and good luck. I hope you enjoy your life. We will miss you.”