H8806 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 7, 2005 Because, Madam Speaker, in the up- experience of being in Hollywood on Marsalis. From 1985 through 1997, Hopkins coming weeks we will be involved in a the Walk of Fame for a famous jazz and co-starred in the play ‘‘Black and Blue’’ on lot of issues that are going to come be- singer, Linda Hopkins, who re- Broadway and in Paris. She also holds the fore this Congress that will be impor- ceived her star on the Hollywood Walk record for most guest performances on John- ny Carson’s ‘‘Tonight Show,’’ with more tant to the American public, such as of Fame. than 148 appearances. She recently returned additional issues with regard to en- Linda Hopkins was honored with the from working on ‘‘Wild Women Blues,’’ ergy. And this happening at a time 2,292nd star on the world-famous Holly- which she created and toured with through- when the American public expects that wood Walk of Fame yesterday, October out Europe. She will return to the show in we are going to be operating above- 6, at 11:30 a.m. in front of the Pantages December. board and we are going to be operating Theatre. Johnny Grant, Honorary Hopkins continues her work in the commu- in a way in that all of us can stand up Mayor of Hollywood and Chairman of nity by helping the homeless, presenting and and say that we are proud to be Ameri- the Walk of Fame Committee, presided assisting new and young artists in the per- forming arts community and doing outreach cans; that we are proud to be a part of over the event. to local communities to promote economic a Congress of the that Hopkins made her singing debut at development. acts appropriately; and that we are the age of 3 in her hometown church in proud to support and help those who and grew up to become an f are most in need of our help. internationally acclaimed vocalist and LEAVE OF ABSENCE CONGRATULATIONS TO CLEVELAND CITY COUNCIL actress. Hopkins was inspired by blues By unanimous consent, leave of ab- PRESIDENT, FRANK JACKSON legend and began to sing sence was granted to: Mrs. JONES of Ohio. Madam Speak- her songs and conceived, wrote, and Mr. POE (at the request of Mr. BLUNT) er, if you would allow me, on a wholly starred in the one-woman musical, ‘‘Me for today until 1:45 p.m. on account of different issue, I would like to take and Bessie.’’ The musical was the long- official business in his district. this opportunity at this time to con- est running show in the history of gratulate the council president of the Broadway and the only one written by f city of Cleveland, Frank Jackson. an African American woman. It also SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED won the coveted . Frank Jackson just won the mayoral By unanimous consent, permission to In 1972, she won the Tony Award for primary in the city of Cleveland, beat- address the House, following the legis- best supporting actress for her per- ing out the current mayor by some lative program and any special orders formance in ‘‘Inner City.’’ Hopkins 4,000 votes. So this gives me a great op- heretofore entered, was granted to: toured with such artists as Sammy portunity to congratulate him for the (The following Members (at the re- work that he has done. Davis, Jr. and Bradford Marsalis. From quest of Mr. LIPINSKI) to revise and ex- 1985 through 1997, Hopkins co-starred in f tend their remarks and include extra- the play ‘‘Black and Blue’’ on Broad- neous material:) FURTHER MESSAGE FROM THE way and in Paris. SENATE Ms. WOOLSEY, for 5 minutes, today. b 1630 Mr. DEFAZIO, for 5 minutes, today. A further message from the Senate She also holds the record for the Mr. BROWN of Ohio, for 5 minutes, by Ms. Curtis, one of its clerks, an- today. nounced that the Senate has passed a most guest performances on Johnny Carson’s ‘‘Tonight Show’’ with more Mr. SCHIFF, for 5 minutes, today. bill of the following title in which the Mr. LIPINSKI, for 5 minutes, today. concurrence of the House is requested: than 148 appearances. She recently re- turned from working on ‘‘Wild Women (The following Members (at the re- H. Con. Res. 263. Concurrent resolution quest of Mr. PAUL) to revise and extend providing for a conditional adjournment of Blues’’ which she created and toured throughout Europe. She will return to their remarks and include extraneous the House of Representatives and a condi- material:) tional recess or adjournment of the Senate. the show in December. Hopkins con- tinues her work in the community by Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey, for 5 f helping the homeless, presenting and minutes, today. APPOINTMENT OF HON. JEAN assisting new and young artists in the Mr. MCCOTTER, for 5 minutes, today. SCHMIDT TO ACT AS SPEAKER performing arts community, and doing Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia, for 5 min- PRO TEMPORE TO SIGN EN- outreach to local communities to pro- utes, today. ROLLED BILLS AND JOINT RESO- mote economic development. (The following Members (at their own LUTIONS ON TODAY Mr. Speaker, I want to say congratu- request) to revise and extend their re- lations to Linda once again, and we are marks and include extraneous mate- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. rial:) SCHMIDT) laid before the House the fol- so very pleased to be the ones to nomi- nate Linda. It took us a few years, but Mr. DREIER, for 5 minutes, today. lowing communication from the Ms. WATSON, for 5 minutes, today. Speaker: she got that star on the Walk of Fame. THE SPEAKER’S ROOMS, LINDA HOPKINS TO RECEIVE STAR ON f HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, TODAY ENROLLED BILL SIGNED Washington, DC, Oct. 7, 2005. Singer Linda Hopkins will be honored with I hereby appoint the Honorable JEAN the 2,292nd star on the world famous Holly- Mr. Trandahl, Clerk of the House, re- SCHMIDT to act as Speaker pro temore to wood Walk of Fame on Oct. 6, 11:30 a.m., in ported and found truly enrolled a bill sign enrolled bills and joint resolutions on front of Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood of the House of the following title, this day. Blvd. Johnny Grant, Honorary Mayor of Hol- which was thereupon signed by the DENNIS HASTERT, lywood and Chairman of the Walk of Fame Speaker: Speaker of the House of Representatives. Committee, will preside over the event. H.R. 2360. An act making appropriations Hopkins made her singing debut at the age The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without for the Department of Homeland Security for of three in her hometown church in New Or- objection, the appointment is ap- the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and leans and grew up to become an internation- proved. for other purposes. ally acclaimed vocalist and actress. Hopkins There was no objection. was inspired by blues legend Bessie Smith f f and began to sing her songs and conceived, wrote and starred in the one-woman musical, ADJOURNMENT TRIBUTE TO LINDA HOPKINS ‘‘Me and Bessie.’’ The musical was the long- Mrs. JONES of Ohio. Madam Speak- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a est running show in the history of Broadway er, pursuant to House Concurrent Reso- previous order of the House, the gentle- and the only one written by an African lution 263, 109th Congress, I move that American woman. It also won the coveted woman from California (Ms. WATSON) is the House do now adjourn. Drama Desk Award. recognized for 5 minutes. In 1972, she won the Tony Award for Best The motion was agreed to. Ms. WATSON. Madam Speaker, I Supporting Actress for her performance in The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. want to come and join with hundreds of ‘‘Inner City.’’ Hopkins toured with such art- SCHMIDT). Pursuant to House Concur- people who yesterday had the exciting ists as Sammy Davis Jr. and Branford rent Resolution 263, 109th Congress, the

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