WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) took to the House floor to honor and remember the life of Charlie Dowd, Montana's last Pearl Harbor survivor, and applaud the passage of a bill to name Butte VA clinic as the Charlie A. Dowd VA Clinic in his honor.
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“Heroes like Charlie Dowd are what make America a beacon of hope here and abroad,” said Rep. Rosendale. “Naming the facility that provides care for thousands of veterans across the Treasure State in Charlie’s honor would be a worthy accolade for his bravery and service to our great nation. Charlie Dowd devoted his life to defending our freedoms, serving our veterans, and strengthening Montana communities.”
Key Background:
On March 14, 2024, Rep. Rosendale signed a letter to Senate and House leadership in support of this legislation.
On May 3, 2024, Congressman Matt Rosendale applauded the passage of a Senate bill to rename the clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Butte, Montana, as the Charlie A. Dowd VA Clinic.
