[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1138 Introduced in House (IH)]







110th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1138

   Recognizing Carnival Memphis for its promotion of the commercial 
 interests and economic development of Memphis, Shelby County, and the 
               greater mid-southern region for 77 years.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             April 23, 2008

 Mrs. Blackburn submitted the following resolution; which was referred 
          to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Recognizing Carnival Memphis for its promotion of the commercial 
 interests and economic development of Memphis, Shelby County, and the 
               greater mid-southern region for 77 years.

Whereas Carnival Memphis remains committed to community service and supporting 
        the philanthropic efforts of the nonprofit community in Memphis and 
        Shelby County;
Whereas Carnival Memphis is dedicated to promoting the best interests of the 
        entire Memphis and Shelby County community;
Whereas Carnival Memphis recognizes leaders in both the business and nonprofit 
        communities each year for helping make Memphis and Shelby County a great 
        place to live and work;
Whereas the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the Harwood Center, and the Carnival 
        Memphis Kids Cafe, a food bank, share a rich tradition of strengthening 
        communities and positively impacting children's lives in Memphis and 
        Shelby County;
Whereas musicians, singers, songwriters, and professionals throughout the music 
        industry have a long and storied history of contributing to the 
        economic, cultural, and spiritual development of Memphis and Shelby 
        County;
Whereas Isaac Hayes and David Porter, this year's recipients of Carnival 
        Memphis' Cook Halle Award for outstanding contributions to industry and 
        the community, have had an incredible impact on the music community in 
        Memphis and throughout the world;
Whereas songs created by Isaac Hayes and David Porter have sold more than 
        30,000,000 albums worldwide; and
Whereas Isaac Hayes and David Porter were inducted into the Songwriter's Hall of 
        Fame in 2005: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives congratulates and 
recognizes the historic achievements of Carnival Memphis and its 
distinguished honorees in both the business and philanthropic 
communities for their dramatic impact on the community in Memphis and 
Shelby County on its 77th anniversary.
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