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Michael Burgess: “Talking about the statistics is one thing but I will tell you from firsthand experience, when you lose a vibrant 17 year…”

On the recordFebruary 12, 2013
Talking about the statistics is one thing but I will tell you from firsthand experience, when you lose a vibrant 17 year old, a member of the golf team from one of your high schools in your hometown over the Christmas holidays, it has a profound effect on the entire community.
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Michael Burgess
Republican · Texas

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Burgess reflects on the tragic loss of a young community member due to flu complications.

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