[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 346 Introduced in House (IH)]







110th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 346

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Jack Valenti 
should be recognized for his contributions to public service and public 
                             entertainment.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 1, 2007

     Mr. Issa (for himself and Ms. Watson) submitted the following 
   resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and 
                           Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Jack Valenti 
should be recognized for his contributions to public service and public 
                             entertainment.

Whereas Jack Valenti was a proud service member, a loyal Presidential advisor, a 
        Hollywood icon, and industry advocate;
Whereas Jack Valenti was born on September 5, 1921, in Houston, Texas to the son 
        and daughter of Italian immigrants;
Whereas Jack Valenti was raised with a passion for public service;
Whereas Jack Valenti attended Harvard Business School on the G.I. bill;
Whereas Jack Valenti served as a trusted advisor and personal friend to 
        President Lyndon Johnson, assisting with the passage of Great Society 
        legislation;
Whereas for 38 years Jack Valenti served as the President of the Motion Picture 
        Association of America, during which he created the film industry's 
        movie-rating system;
Whereas Jack Valenti was continually a passionate advocate of American cinema 
        and protection of artistic property;
Whereas Jack Valenti's passion for life will be remembered many years beyond his 
        tireless persona; and
Whereas Jack Valenti passed away on April 26, 2007: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved,  That it is the sense of House of Representatives that 
Jack Valenti should be recognized for his contributions to public 
service and public entertainment.
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