[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 10 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







109th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 10

                  Honoring the life of Johnny Carson.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            January 25, 2005

   Mr. Nelson of Nebraska (for himself, Mr. Hagel, Mr. Kennedy, Mrs. 
 Feinstein, and Mr. Inouye) submitted the following resolution; which 
                      was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
                  Honoring the life of Johnny Carson.

Whereas Johnny Carson, a friend to the United States Senate, passed away January 
        23, 2005;
Whereas Johnny Carson was a philanthropist, friend, and favorite Nebraska native 
        son;
Whereas Johnny Carson was born in Iowa, raised in Norfolk, Nebraska, and made 
        famous in Hollywood as a late night friend to all of America;
Whereas Johnny Carson served in the United States Navy as an ensign during World 
        War II;
Whereas Johnny Carson late hosted ``The Tonight Show'' for 30 years;
Whereas Johnny Carson was best known as America's late night king of comedy;
Whereas Johnny Carson was one of the biggest stars in Hollywood but never forgot 
        his roots;
Whereas Johnny Carson was respected by his colleagues as a gentleman; and
Whereas Johnny Carson was bright and witty, and always set the highest of 
        standards for his performances: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) mourns the loss of Johnny Carson;
            (2) recognizes the contributions of Johnny Carson to his 
        home State of Nebraska;
            (3) admires the sense of humor and late night presence of 
        Johnny Carson in homes in the United States for over 30 years;
            (4) expresses gratitude for the lifetime of memories Johnny 
        Carson provided; and
            (5) directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit an 
        enrolled copy of this resolution to the family of Johnny 
        Carson.
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