[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 40 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                 In the House of Representatives, U.S.,

                                                      January 26, 2005.
Whereas Johnny Carson was born as John William Carson on October 23, 1925, in 
        Corning, Iowa, to Homer ``Kit'' and Ruth Carson;
Whereas Johnny Carson moved with his family to Norfolk, Nebraska, in 1933, 
        served his country as a Navy ensign during World War II, and received a 
        bachelor of arts degree in radio and speech in 1949 from the University 
        of Nebraska;
Whereas Johnny Carson became known as the ``King of Late Night'' as he 
        entertained millions of Americans from 1962 until 1992 as the host of 
        ``The Tonight Show'';
Whereas Johnny Carson won six Emmy Awards, was inducted into the Television Hall 
        of Fame in 1987, was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1992, 
        and received the Kennedy Center Lifetime Achievement Award in 1993;
Whereas Johnny Carson continued to recognize his Midwestern roots by generously 
        donating millions of dollars to communities and institutions in Nebraska 
        and Iowa;
Whereas the United States was saddened by the death of Johnny Carson on January 
        23, 2005, at the age of 79: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) honors Johnny Carson for making us laugh and for his many 
        philanthropic contributions; and
            (2) expresses its deepest sympathy and condolences to his family.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.