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Representative Charles W. Boustany, Jr. (LA)


Current Office: U.S. House
Current District: 7
First Elected: 12/04/2004
Last Elected: 11/04/2008
Next Election: 2010
Party: Republican



Background Information
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Bridget
2 Children: Erik, Ashley.
Birth Date: 02/21/1956
Birthplace: New Orleans, LA
Home City: Lafayette, LA
Religion: Episcopal

Education:
MD, Louisiana State University School of Medicine, 1982
BS, University of Louisiana-Lafayette, 1978.

Professional Experience:
Cardio-Thoracic Surgeon, Private Practice, 1990-2004
General Surgery Resident, Louisiana State University Division Charity Hospital
Chief Resident, Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Rochester.

Political Experience:
Representative, United States House of Representatives, 2005-present
At-Large Member, Lafayette Parish Republican Executive Committee, 1996-2001
Vice Chair, Lafayette Parish, Bush/Cheney Victory 2000 Campaign, 2000.


Organizations:
Executive Board/Vice President for Government Affairs, Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, 2002
Member, Leadership Lafayette Class IIIXX, 2002
Board of Directors, Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, 2001
Chair, American Heart Association's Gala, 2000
President, Lafayette Parish Medical Society, 2000
Chair, Healthcare Division, University of Louisiana-Lafayette, Centennial Fundraiser, 2000
Board of Directors, Lafayette General Medical Center
Member, Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency Tissue Advisory Board.


Committees:
Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support, Member
Subcommittee on Oversight, Member
Ways and Means, Member




Photo for Representative Charles W. Boustany, Jr. (LA)



Contact Information

Washington, D.C. Webmail:
http://boustany.house.gov/inde ...
Washington, D.C. Website:
http://boustany.house.gov/inde ...

Washington, D.C. Address
1117 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-1807
Phone: 202-225-2031
Fax: 202-225-5724
District Address
700 Ryan Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601
Phone: 337-433-1747
Fax: 337-433-0974
District Address
800 Lafayette Street
Suite 1400
Lafayette, LA 70501
Phone: 337-235-6322
Fax: 337-235-6072





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