Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (Texas-26) will bring together local, state and federal representatives, area stakeholders and the public at-large for the 6th Annual East and Southeast Fort Worth Economic Development Summit on Friday, September 17, 2010. The annual event is held to highlight areas where the community can spur economic growth, and serves as a facilitating mechanism for interested parties to discuss available resources, showcase current and potential projects, identify potential funding opportunities and highlight the needs of this community. "This area of the district faces many challenges with regards to spurring economic growth and sustaining that growth, and the communities' needs are substantial," Burgess said.

As the fiftieth anniversary of the armistice ending WWII approaches, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) proudly announces a special salute to honor local veterans and welcomes nominations for the 2010 Congressional Veteran Commendation. The Congressional Veteran Commendation, in conjunction with the Veterans History Project, sponsored by the Library of Congress, honors the distinguished veterans of Texas' 26th Congressional District and preserves their stories for future generations of Americans. "Our nation's veterans have proudly and honorably served our country and preserved our freedom, and it is because of their service that we enjoy all the liberties we are afforded. They deserve our thanks and praise, and I am proud to recognize the veterans in Texas' 26th Congressional district and honor their service through the 2010 Congressional Veteran Commendation," Burgess said.

Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (Texas-26) released the following statement in anticipation of President Obama's Oval Office address tonight on the withdrawal of all U.S. combat troops from Iraq: "After more than seven years, as the last U.S. combat troops leave Iraq, I want to first offer my gratitude to the members of our military and their families for their sacrifice during Operation Iraqi Freedom. "Both the Bush Administration and the Obama Administration share in this significant moment – President Bush deserves credit for the successful surge and the structuring of the U.S.-Iraq Status of Forces Agreement, and President Obama for maintaining these policies and for bringing the mission to this point. "While we have much to be proud of, we must remain vigilant in order to ensure stability in Iraq, so that the work of our armed forces will not be in vain. Their absence must not be an invitation for terrorism to once again take hold in the region. "For everything, we honor our troops, and thank them for their service, for their sacrifices, and for their families' sacrifices, and we also pay tribute to those who lost their lives in this mission. "To our brave men and women – job well done, and welcome home."