18740 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 154, Pt. 14 September 15, 2008 music unequaled by any other single per- Today is a day of both great sadness and PRIVILEGED REPORT ON RESOLU- former.’’ joy—sadness that Isaac has left us too soon TION RECOMMENDING THAT THE Isaac Hayes hailed from humble beginnings and joy that we were fortunate enough to have HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in Covington, Tennessee. He spent his child- known him. Isaac was a personal friend and a FIND KARL ROVE IN CONTEMPT hood and formative years in Memphis, years supporter in my re-election bid, actively partici- OF CONGRESS FOR REFUSAL TO which shaped his future success as a song- pating in my campaign. 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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