110 HRES 1138 IH: Recognizing Carnival Memphis for its U.S. House of Representatives 2008-04-23 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

IV 110th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1138 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 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 Café, 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

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.