18738 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 154, Pt. 14 September 15, 2008 with counterterrorism in a way that no Whereas Isaac Hayes greatly influenced Foundation, to schools in Memphis, Nash- other agency can. Working hand-in- contemporary music, and his style still re- ville, and Washington, DC for the purpose of hand with overseas entities who have sounds in the music of today; improving the musical education programs the charge for that, they make it their Whereas Isaac Hayes was born on August of those schools and for the purchase of mu- 20, 1942, in Covington, Tennessee, and, or- sical instruments; business to ensure that that foreign phaned in infancy, was raised by his mater- Whereas the State of Tennessee issued a terrorism doesn’t become an American nal grandparents; proclamation on August 18, 2008, honoring tragedy. Whereas Isaac Hayes spent his childhood Isaac Hayes and his contribution to the No other group is so prepared to rec- and formative years in Memphis, Tennessee, State of Tennessee and the entire Nation; ognize the needs of America and the years that shaped his future success as a Whereas Isaac Hayes was a loving father of civil rights of America. The FBI has songwriter, singer, and actor, working in 12 children, 14 grandchildren, and 3 great been a critical tool for President after cotton fields while going to school, and even grandchildren; and shining shoes on the famous Beale Street; President to enforce our civil rights Whereas, with the passing of Isaac Hayes Whereas Isaac Hayes graduated from Ma- on August 10, 2008, at his Memphis, Ten- laws often against the powerful, even nassas High School in Memphis in 1962 at the nessee home, the Nation has lost a talented against governors and other elected of- age of 21, having returned to school after and influential humanitarian, actor, artist, ficials who chose not to recognize the dropping out; radio show host, and singer-songwriter: Now, importance of the U.S. Constitution. Whereas Isaac Hayes began singing at the therefore, be it The FBI has never been a partisan or- age of 5 at his local church and soon after Resolved, That the House of Representa- ganization and has, in fact, served each taught himself to play the piano, electronic tives— organ, flute, and saxophone; (1) honors the life of Isaac Hayes; and every administration in a way that Whereas Isaac Hayes began playing in local we today commemorate and appreciate (2) recognizes Isaac Hayes for his invalu- bands, and at age 21 worked as a backup mu- able contributions to American culture; so much. sician for Stax Records, for which he eventu- (3) recommits itself to ensuring that art- Once again, Mr. Speaker, for the first ally became a noted music producer and in- ists such as Isaac Hayes receive fair protec- 90-plus years, the FBI was important. house songwriter; tion under the copyright laws for their cre- After September 11, 2001, the FBI’s ex- Whereas Isaac Hayes became a prolific ative endeavors; and panded role is vital. songwriter who, in partnership with his Stax (4) extends condolences to his family on With that, I urge the passage of this Records songwriting and production partner, the death of this talented and beloved man. David Porter, wrote many classic hits for bill. other artists, including ‘‘Hold On, I’m The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- I yield back the balance of my time. Comin’ ’’, ‘‘B-A-B-Y’’, and ‘‘Soul Man’’; ant to the rule, the gentleman from Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, Whereas the partnership of Isaac Hayes Virginia (Mr. SCOTT) and the gen- I yield back the balance of my time. and David Porter composed some 200 songs; tleman from California (Mr. ISSA) each The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Whereas Isaac Hayes created the will control 20 minutes. question is on the motion offered by groundbreaking musical score and theme The Chair recognizes the gentleman the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. song for the movie ‘‘Shaft’’; from Virginia. Whereas Isaac Hayes was the recipient of SCOTT) that the House suspend the an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, the Edi- GENERAL LEAVE rules and agree to the concurrent reso- son Award, the NAACP Image Award, and Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, lution, H. Con. Res. 410. two Grammy Awards; I ask unanimous consent that all Mem- The question was taken. Whereas Isaac Hayes was inducted into the bers have 5 legislative days to revise The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002; and extend their remarks and include opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being Whereas Isaac Hayes, a BMI songwriter, re- extraneous material on the resolution in the affirmative, the ayes have it. ceived 5 BMI R&B Awards, 2 BMI Pop under consideration. Mr. ISSA. Mr. Speaker, I object to Awards, and 2 BMI Urban Awards, and was honored as a BMI Icon in 2003; The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there the vote on the ground that a quorum Whereas Isaac Hayes was inducted into the objection to the request of the gen- is not present and make the point of Songwriters Hall of Fame on June 9, 2005; tleman from Virginia? order that a quorum is not present. Whereas Isaac Hayes generated more than There was no objection. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- 12 million performances from his songs Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the throughout his life; I yield myself such time as I may con- Chair’s prior announcement, further Whereas Isaac Hayes was instrumental in sume. proceedings on this motion will be staging the 1972 Wattstax concert performed Mr. Speaker, today we honor the life at the Los Angeles Coliseum in the summer postponed. of 1972, an event that was a great source of and musical legacy of Isaac Hayes, a The point of no quorum is considered pride for the African-American Los Angeles passionate humanitarian, whose pro- withdrawn. community of Watts and that focused world- lific songwriting and distinctive bari- f wide attention on issues of social and eco- tone were loved across generations and nomic justice for that beleaguered commu- around the world. b 1730 nity, while also highlighting the great Mem- He overcame humble beginnings and HONORING THE LIFE AND MUSIC phis Stax sound; personal obstacles to make excellent OF THE LATE ISAAC HAYES Whereas Isaac Hayes was a television and contributions in many endeavors. He film actor, appearing in countless television Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, shows and three dozen movies, including was a true Renaissance man, an ex- I move to suspend the rules and agree roles in ‘‘The A-Team’’, ‘‘The Fresh Prince of traordinary singer, songwriter and to the resolution (H. Res. 1425) hon- Bel Air’’, ‘‘Girlfriends’’, and ‘‘Miami Vice’’; music producer who also achieved suc- oring the life and music of the late Whereas Isaac Hayes started the Isaac cess as a pianist, saxophone player, Isaac Hayes, a passionate humani- Hayes Foundation, whose mission is to glob- cookbook author, radio show host, and ally promote literacy, music education, nu- tarian, whose music laid the founda- television and motion picture actor. tritional education, and innovative programs Born in Covington, Tennessee, trag- tion for many musical styles, including to raise self-esteem among the underprivi- R&B, disco, and rap. leged; ically orphaned as an infant, and raised The Clerk read the title of the resolu- Whereas Isaac Hayes was strongly devoted by his maternal grandparents, Isaac tion. to promoting literacy through the world and Hayes came to know the pleasures of The text of the resolution is as fol- was named the international spokesman for country life but also the hardships of lows: the Applied Scholastics’ World Literacy Cru- rural poverty. sade; Shortly after his family moved to H. RES. 1425 Whereas Isaac Hayes, through his Isaac Memphis for the greater opportunities Whereas Isaac Hayes was a true renais- Hayes Foundation, built an 8,000 square foot in the ‘‘big city,’’ his grandfather sance man who achieved success in vocal per- educational facility in Ghana, West Africa, formances, songwriting, humanitarian work, and was a strong advocate for the education passed away. To help his family sur- and television and motion picture endeavors, and well-being of the children of Ghana; vive, Isaac Hayes worked in cotton and as a radio show host, pianist, saxophone Whereas Isaac Hayes donated thousands of fields, cut lawns, and cleaned bricks at player, restaurateur, and cookbook author; dollars, through grants from his Isaac Hayes two cents apiece, all while going to

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He was also a noble humani- taught himself to play the piano, elec- There is so much more that I could tarian, as we have just heard from the tronic organ, flute and saxophone. say about this man, but for time’s gentleman from Virginia. I found the He dropped out of high school for a sake, I’ll just end with this observa- Isaac Hayes Foundation and their work time, but never lost sight of the crit- tion. to be something extraordinary. It was ical role that education plays in im- Isaac Hayes’ achievements and influ- founded by Isaac Hayes, and it was proving one’s life. He returned to ence made him a cultural icon, and his done so to promote literacy and music school and proudly graduated at the humanitarian work also made him a education. He constructed an edu- age of 21. great human being. With the fatal cational facility in Ghana. After graduating, he played piano for stroke that took his life at the age of I last saw him and visited with him Floyd Newman, a saxophonist 65, Isaac Hayes leaves behind a legacy at a ceremony in Memphis this spring. bandleader. This work led to his be- of monumental significance. He was being honored not only for his coming a studio musician for a new Mr. Speaker, I commend my col- contributions to Memphis music but label called Stax Records, where his leagues from Tennessee, Mrs. also his contributions and his humani- first paid sessions were with Otis Red- BLACKBURN and Mr. COHEN, for their tarian work for the City of Memphis. ding. These sessions were so successful leadership on this measure. He grew up in Memphis. He graduated that he became a ubiquitous presence I reserve the balance of my time. from Mannassas High School in 1962, at Stax. Mr. ISSA. Mr. Speaker, it’s my great and even after he achieved worldwide While at Stax, he met David Porter, honor to introduce the author of this acclaim, he always remained loyal to who became a long-standing friend and piece of legislation, someone who un- the Memphis community. collaborator. As a result of their col- derstands the importance of Isaac You know, I didn’t know it then, but laboration as songwriters and pro- Hayes to Tennessee and to the music I am saddened now that that was going ducers, they made more than 200 songs, world, Congresswoman MARSHA to be the last visit that we had. But I including such classics as ‘‘B-A-B-Y,’’ BLACKBURN. I yield her 5 minutes. will tell you, Isaac Hayes and David ‘‘Soul Man,’’ and ‘‘Hold on, I’m Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, I Porter were still talking about intel- Comin’.’’ thank the gentleman from California lectual property, protecting song- Perhaps the musical accomplishment for yielding, and I must first thank my writers, and making certain that song- that Isaac Hayes is best known for is colleague and cosponsor from Ten- writers were paid. the groundbreaking score and theme nessee, Congressman COHEN. This reso- Indeed, Memphis has lost a champion song that he wrote for the movie lution would not be possible without and an inspiration, but they still have ‘‘Shaft.’’ His smooth baritone vocals his hard work. Vital business in Ten- his music and his soul. and iconic style carried that song to nessee has delayed his arrival on the As co-chair for the Congressional the top of the charts, nationally and floor today, and I know that if he were Songwriters Caucus, I am honored to internationally. here with us that he would speak bet- bring this resolution to the floor of the During his life, he received an Acad- ter than most about his constituent House today, and on behalf of Isaac’s emy Award, a Golden Globe Award, two and his good friend Isaac Hayes. family, the songwriting community in Grammy Awards, the NAACP Image Mr. Speaker, it is a great honor for Tennessee and for listeners worldwide Award, and the Edison Award, which is me to share the representation of Mem- who have been touched by the Isaac Europe’s highest musical honor. He phis, Tennessee, with Congressman Hayes sound, I urge all Members to was inducted into the Rock and Roll COHEN. We are honored to represent its join me in supporting this resolution. Hall of Fame in 2002 and the Song- people and its proud traditions. Mem- Mr. ISSA. Mr. Speaker, if I might in- writers Hall of Fame in 2005. phis has contributed so much to our quire of the gentleman, does he have He was not content to rest on his mu- State and indeed to our country, and any additional speakers? sical laurels, probably because of his perhaps the greatest contribution that Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, roots in both rural and urban poverty. there is is that ‘‘Memphis Sound.’’ The I have no additional speakers. A passionate humanitarian concerned Memphis Sound really is the sound- Mr. ISSA. Then I would close briefly about the underprivileged throughout track for America. It captures the by supporting this bipartisan legisla- the world, he saw education and lit- rhythm of the region, as well as the tion, recognizing the life of Isaac eracy as the keys to freedom and pros- hopes, the frustrations, and the aspira- Hayes. Additionally mentioning that perity. tions of so many Americans. Chairman CONYERS and Ranking Mem- Based on that belief, he founded the We do stand on the floor today to cel- ber SMITH support this and support rec- Isaac Hayes Foundation, whose mission ebrate the life of the man who gave so ognizing this inspirational man, his in- it is to promote literacy and education much of that music its soul, Isaac spirational life, and his fine music and and other programs throughout the Hayes. Isaac was one of the driving work he did well into the last days of world. forces behind the legendary Stax his life. The foundation, among other endeav- Records that created and amplified the I yield back the balance of my time. ors, built an 8,000-square-foot edu- Memphis Sound. Collaborating with Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, cation facility in Ghana, West Africa, David Porter, Isaac wrote some of our I yield myself as much time as I may and supported education efforts in Ten- most famous songs: ‘‘Soul Man,’’ ‘‘Hold consume just to thank our colleagues nessee. In recognition of his humani- on, I’m Comin’,’’ and his own hits like from Tennessee for working together tarian work and educational and eco- ‘‘Walk on By’’ and that on this legislation. nomic contributions, in 1994 Isaac groundbreaking musical score and the Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, Isaac Hayes Hayes was crowned a king in Ghana. theme song from the movie ‘‘Shaft.’’ made an indelible impact on the hearts, minds Last year, Isaac Hayes and David I first came to know Isaac when I was and souls of his fans that has sustained for Porter came to Capitol Hill to speak to at the Tennessee Film, Entertainment generations. Dick Clark observed: ‘‘It’s rare Senators and House Members about the and Musician Commission, heading when an artist’s talent can touch an entire importance of protecting the intellec- that body, working on issues that were generation of people. It’s even rarer when that tual property rights of their fellow so important to our songwriters. And I same influence affects several generations. songwriters and performing artists. found that Isaac was fiercely proud of Isaac made an imprint on the world of pop

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I appreciate his talent, COMPLY WITH A SUBPOENA writer, singer, and actor, graduating from Ma- his contributions to his fellow man and his DULY ISSUED BY THE COM- nassas High School. Undoubtedly, Isaac’s in- friendship. He rose from the most humble of MITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY fluences can be attributed to his time spent in beginnings to fame and wealth but he never Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, from the church singing gospel music with the Morning forgot where he came from and he retained Committee on the Judiciary, submitted Stars, doo-wop with Sir Isaac & the Doo-Dads, his love and respect for his fellow human a privileged report (Rept. No. 110–847) the Teen Tones and the Ambassadors. Isaac beings. Being in the presence of Isaac made on the resolution recommending that Hayes became a soul music icon with his one want to be a better person, to do good. the House of Representatives find Karl debut album, ‘‘Hot Buttered Soul,’’ in 1969. There will never be another like him. Rove in contempt of Congress for re- His signature single and album ‘‘The Theme Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, fusal to comply with a subpoena duly From Shaft,’’ came 2 years later winning an I thank the gentlewoman from Tennessee for issued by the Committee on the Judici- Academy Award for Best Original Song, the introducing this resolution. I rise today to show ary, which was referred to the House first Academy Award received by an African- support for House Resolution 1425, honoring Calendar and ordered to be printed. American in a non-acting category, and two the life and music of the late Isaac Hayes. Grammys, one for composer of Best Original f Score and one for Best Instrumental Arrange- Mr. Hayes’s absence will be felt by millions ENSURING CONTINUED ACCESS TO ment with co-arranger Johnny Allen. around the world. A prolific hall of fame song- STUDENT LOANS ACT EXTENSION Isaac Hayes will also be mourned by his writer, a fighter for civil rights and an enter- tainer to millions throughout his life, I ask that Mr. HINOJOSA. Mr. Speaker, I move Stax records songwriting and production part- to suspend the rules and pass the bill ner, David Porter, with whom he wrote over Congress now honor his life and his achieve- ments. (H.R. 6889) to extend the authority of 200 songs, including many classic hits such the Secretary of Education to purchase as: ‘‘Soul Man,’’ ‘‘When Something Is Wrong Isaac Hayes’s life should serve as an exam- guaranteed student loans for an addi- With My Baby,’’ and ‘‘Hold on I’m Comin’,’’ re- ple to us all. Being orphaned shortly after his tional year, and for other purposes. corded by Sam and Dave, and ‘‘B-A-B-Y’’ birth, Mr. Hayes started a lifelong trend of The Clerk read the title of the bill. made famous by Carla Thomas. The music overcoming adversity. His grandfather, who The text of the bill is as follows: created by Isaac and David embodies the was taking care of him, died when Isaac was H.R. 6889 funky, gritty and soulful Memphis sound and only 11 years old. Wanting to contribute to his Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- both gentlemen were both inducted into the family, he took odd jobs around town to help resentatives of the United States of America in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002. his grandmother out. Congress assembled, Isaac Hayes was instrumental in staging the His love of music started when he was only SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF STUDENT LOAN PUR- 1972 Wattstax concert performed at the Los 5 years old. Turned on to music by singing at CHASE AUTHORITY. Angeles Coliseum in the summer of 1972, an Section 459A of the Higher Education Act his church, he taught himself to play multiple of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087i–1) is amended— event that was a great source of pride for the instruments. Soon, he was singing backup to African American Los Angeles community of (1) by striking ‘‘July 1, 2009’’ each place it bands and it wasn’t long before he would be appears in subsections (a)(1) and (f) and in- Watts and which focused worldwide attention out on his own singing and producing other serting ‘‘July 1, 2010’’; and on issues of social and economic justice for young aspiring artists. (2) in subsection (e)— that beleaguered community while also high- His civil rights credentials weren’t too shab- (A) by striking ‘‘September 30, 2009’’ each lighting the great Memphis Stax sound. by either. In 1972, he helped stage a concert place it appears in paragraphs (1)(A) and (2) Through his early days at Stax Records, his and inserting ‘‘September 30, 2010’’; in Los Angeles that focused on social and success as a recording artist, his record- (B) by striking ‘‘February 15, 2010’’ in para- breaking international performances and his economic issues. Never forgetting his roots, graph (2) and inserting ‘‘February 15, 2011’’; career in film and television, Isaac Hayes, our this concert also brought attention to his and hometown hero, always proudly referred to his hometown Memphis sound. (C) by striking ‘‘2009, and 2010’’ in para- graph (3) and inserting ‘‘2009, 2010, and 2011’’. Memphis roots. Isaac served as an ambas- Isaac Hayes was the best among us. His strength and character are a beacon of light SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO DES- sador of Memphis’ spirit and soul and, like IGNATE LENDERS FOR LENDER-OF- Moses, is irreplaceable. for us all. This legislation will honor the life of LAST-RESORT PROGRAM. Whereas Isaac Hayes started the Isaac one of the great ones of our time. Section 428(j) of the Higher Education Act Hayes Foundation, whose mission is to glob- Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. I yield back of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1078(j)) is amended— ally promote literacy, music education, nutri- the balance of my time. (1) in paragraph (6), by striking ‘‘June 30, tional education, and innovative programs to The SPEAKER pro tempore. The 2009’’ and inserting ‘‘June 30, 2010’’; (2) in paragraph (7), by striking ‘‘June 30, raise self-esteem among the underprivileged; question is on the motion offered by Whereas Isaac Hayes was strongly devoted 2009’’ and inserting ‘‘June 30, 2010’’; and the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. (3) in paragraph (9)(A)— to promoting literacy through the world and SCOTT) that the House suspend the (A) in clause (ii), by striking ‘‘June 30, was named the international spokesman for rules and agree to the resolution, H. 2010’’ and inserting ‘‘June 30, 2011’’; the Applied Scholastics’ World Literacy Cru- Res. 1425. (B) in clause (ii)(III), by striking ‘‘June 30, sade; The question was taken. 2009’’ and inserting ‘‘June 30, 2010’’; and Whereas Isaac Hayes, through his Isaac (C) in clause (iii), by striking ‘‘July 1, 2010’’ The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the Hayes Foundation, built an 8,000 square foot and inserting ‘‘July 1, 2011’’. opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being educational facility in Ghana, West Africa, and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- in the affirmative, the ayes have it. was a strong advocate for the education and ant to the rule, the gentleman from well-being of the children of Ghana; In 1992, Mr. ISSA. Mr. Speaker, I object to Texas (Mr. HINOJOSA) and the gen- in recognition of his humanitarian work, he the vote on the ground that a quorum tleman from Utah (Mr. BISHOP) each was crowned an honorary king of Ghana’s is not present and make the point of will control 20 minutes. Ada district. order that a quorum is not present. The Chair recognizes the gentleman Whereas Isaac Hayes donated thousands of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- from Texas. dollars, through grants from his Isaac Hayes ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the GENERAL LEAVE Foundation, to schools in Memphis, Nashville, Chair’s prior announcement, further Mr. HINOJOSA. Mr. Speaker, I re- and Washington, DC for the purpose of im- proceedings on this motion will be quest 5 legislative days during which proving the musical education programs of postponed. Members may revise and extend and in- those schools and for the purchase of musical The point of no quorum is considered sert extraneous material on H.R. 6889 instruments; withdrawn. into the RECORD.

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