[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 743 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 743

   Honoring the life of Frank McCourt for his many contributions to 
              American literature, education, and culture.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 14, 2009

Mr. Murphy of Connecticut (for himself and Mr. Courtney) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight 
                         and Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Honoring the life of Frank McCourt for his many contributions to 
              American literature, education, and culture.

Whereas Frank McCourt, a great American author, passed away on July 19, 2009;
Whereas Frank McCourt was born on August 19, 1930, in Brooklyn, New York;
Whereas Frank McCourt returned to his parents' homeland of Ireland during the 
        Great Depression where he remained until the age of 19;
Whereas Frank McCourt returned to the United States and served in the United 
        States Army where he was stationed in Germany during the Korean War;
Whereas following his service in the United States Army, Frank McCourt attended 
        New York University on the GI Bill despite never having attended high 
        school;
Whereas following his graduation from New York University, Frank McCourt began 
        teaching English and creative writing in the New York City Public School 
        system where he remained for 27 years;
Whereas Frank McCourt authored an autobiography titled ``Angela's Ashes'' which 
        vividly tells of the poverty, hunger, and alcoholism that challenged his 
        family and others in the town of Limerick, Ireland, where he grew up;
Whereas ``Angela's Ashes'' won the Pulitzer Prize for Biography, the National 
        Book Critics Circle Award, the ABBY Award among others, and has sold 
        over 4,000,000 copies, has been published in 27 countries, and has been 
        translated into 17 languages;
Whereas Frank McCourt also authored other award winning books including, 
        ``Tis'', the follow up to ``Angela's Ashes'', and ``Teacher Man'', about 
        his work in the New York School system;
Whereas his contributions to American literature, education, and culture have 
        impacted millions; and
Whereas Frank McCourt was beloved by his family, friends, and neighbors for his 
        kindness, wit, and generosity: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives honors the life of 
Frank McCourt for his many contributions to American literature, 
education, and culture.
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