October 7, 2005 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 22759 have waged a brutal campaign of fear and in- involving the Pledge of Allegiance. Though the lainous portrayals nearly stalled Brock’s career timidation. Any peace plan must include the legislation was intended to ostensibly deal with until he garnered his most famous role in disarmament of these rebels. the ‘‘under God’’ controversy, which was bad 1962, that of the innocent but falsely accused Supporting democracy and democratic prin- enough considering the important role that the ‘‘Tom Robinson’’ vindicated by ’s ciples is of particular importance in Cote Courts play in ensuring that our legislative en- Oscar-award winning performance in To Kill A d’ivoire, which is the economic anchor of West actments are permissible in light of the Con- Mockingbird, henceforth Brock’s film char- Africa. stitution’s protections of our citizens, it unfortu- acters varied between the noble and the noto- I am today introducing a Sense of Congress nately also had broad implications on cases in rious, including ‘‘Johnny’’ in 1962’s The L- Resolution urging the Bush Administration and which individuals, especially members of reli- Shaped Room and ‘‘Rodriguez’’ in 1965’s The the Congress to declare, unequivocally, that gious minorities, would seek enforcement of Pawnbroker, and more than a dozen other the United States supports a free and fair their constitutional right for religious practice. films including The Incident (1967), Soylent presidential election in Cote d’ivoire at the ear- I voted against that legislation because it Green (1972), (1974), Two- liest possible date, and I encourage my col- threatened the separation of powers estab- Minute Warning (1976), IV (1986) leagues to cosponsor this measure. lished in our Constitution and undermined the and Star Trek VI (1991), in between which Supporting democracy, not thwarting it, constitutionally established function of the Brock had a significant television career, play- must be a guiding principle of America’s rela- Federal Courts to interpret the law, a principle ing featured or recurring roles in Roots: The tions with nations throughout the world. established in Marbury v. Madison two cen- Next Generation (1979), Battlestar Galactica f turies ago. I believe that H. Con. Res. 245 (1979) and the musical Polly! (1989) as well would similarly be incompatible with the First as scores of guest show appearances and film CONGRATULATING CRESTHILL Amendment’s religious protections and would voice-overs, yet Brock never abandoned live MIDDLE SCHOOL thereby harm religious minorities for whom the theater, where he starred in such hits as recitation of the Pledge is a violation of their Othello (1963), My Children, My Africa (1990), HON. THOMAS G. TANCREDO faith. and the stage versions of The Great White OF COLORADO Mr. Speaker, it is the responsibility of Con- Hope (1971), Driving Miss Daisy (1989) and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gress to protect the rights of all of our citizens Lost in the Stars; and and to pass laws consistent with that great Friday, October 7, 2005 Whereas, having married Delores ‘‘DiDi’’ document, The Constitution of the United Daniels in 1961, the couple sustained a tire- Mr. TANCREDO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today States, not pass laws that flout its principles. less parallel career as advocates for African to congratulate Cresthill Middle School in I believe that H. Con. Res. 245 deviates from American drama and craftsmanship, together Highlands Ranch Colorado. Cresthill has been those responsibilities and that is why, had I founding Delbro Enterprises which produced named an Intel School of Distinction in Profes- been able to attend the day’s proceedings, I Five on the Black-Hand Side (1973), and the sional Development. This award recognizes would have voted, ‘‘no.’’ PBS documentary This Far by Faith (1975), schools in which teachers, administrators, and f and directing an actors studio specializing in staff work together to continuously improve African and African American theater, Brock student learning. BROCK PETERS IN MEMORIAM also became a co-founder of the Dance The- The Intel School of Distinction award adds ater of ; such artistic leadership gar- to the list of honors bestowed upon Cresthill HON. DIANE E. WATSON nered numerous honors for Brock Peters in- Middle School, which has also been named a OF CALIFORNIA cluding Presidency of the California Arts Com- Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. These hon- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mission, induction in the Black Filmmakers ors reflect the school’s extraordinary commit- Friday, October 7, 2005 Hall of Fame, the Best Actor in a Musical ment to education and speak to the dedication Award from the Drama Desk and Outer Critics of the teachers, students, and parents. Ms. WATSON. Mr. Speaker: Circle Awards, nomination for a Tony Award, Mr. Speaker, schools such as Cresthill Mid- Whereas, It was with great sadness and a and receipt of awards from the National Film dle School that foster academic excellence for deep sense of loss that word was received of Society and the , and; its students and professional development for the death in of Brock Peters on Whereas, Brock Peters, preceded in death its teachers, deserve recognition. In its mis- August 23, 2005, one of America’s most dis- by his beloved wife DiDi in 1990, leaves to sion statement, Cresthill Middle School cham- tinguished actors of stage and screen, whose cherish his memory his beloved daughter Lisa pions all students in the quest toward achieve- deeds in life merit the respectful acknowledge- Jo Peters and a host of family, friends, col- ment and responsible citizenship. I am proud ment of his community and nation; and leagues and fans; Now, therefore, be it to congratulate the school both for living up to Whereas, he was born George Fisher on Resolved, by U.S. Representative Diane E. its mission and for being recognized as an July 2, 1927 in City, the child of Watson, that the outstanding artistic achieve- Intel School of Distinction. Sonny and Alma A. Fisher, following a year at ments and exemplary civic contributions of f the University of Chicago in 1944 and under- Brock Peters be Saluted and Memorialized in graduate study at the City College of New the Annals of the Congress of these United PERSONAL EXPLANATION York from 1945 to 1947, he worked as a States of America, with most sincere condo- YMCA and Parks Department instructor, hos- lences to his bereaved family and prayers that HON. BARBARA LEE pital orderly and shipping clerk in New York his soul may now rest in eternal peace. OF CALIFORNIA while studying for the acting and singing ca- Attested this 27th Day of August in the Year IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES reer which was the object of his life-long 2005. dreams; and f Friday, October 7, 2005 Whereas, Brock first took the stage at the Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, on September 29, age of 15 in the 1943 Broadway production of TAIWAN’S NATIONAL DAY 2005, I was unable to vote during rollcall vote Gershwin’s , sang bass with No. 504 as I had to attend a funeral in my Dis- the DePaur Infantry Chorus, joined a traveling HON. DAVID WU trict. Had I been present, I would have voted cabaret act that played in American and Cana- OF OREGON against H. Con. Res. 245. dian clubs, and was among the first African IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I am increasingly concerned that resolutions Americans to break through in television when like H. Con. Res. 245 are being used to score he sang on The Arthur Godfrey Talent Scouts Friday, October 7, 2005 political points, rather than resolutions that in 1953; and Mr. WU. Mr. Speaker, on October 10, 2005, could be well-intended expressions of reason- Whereas, Brock’s film career flowered when Taiwan’s National Day, I offer my best wishes able patriotism and commitment to our na- he breathed life into some of the most memo- and congratulations to the people of Taiwan tional identity. rable roles in American cinema, playing ‘‘Ser- for building a democratic, peaceful and pros- Similarly, in the last Congress, we consid- geant Brown’’ in Otto Preminger’s Carmen perous island. Taiwan witnessed the first ever ered legislation (H.R. 2028) that would strip Brown in 1954 and ‘‘Crown’’ in the 1959 film peaceful transition of political power in Chi- the Federal Courts of jurisdiction over cases version of Porgy and Bess, yet these vil- nese cultural history in 2000.

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