[Congressional Bills 112th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 122 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

112th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 122

           Honoring the life and legacy of Elizabeth Taylor.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             March 31, 2011

  Mrs. Boxer (for herself and Mrs. Feinstein) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
           Honoring the life and legacy of Elizabeth Taylor.

Whereas Elizabeth Taylor, a world-renowned actress and activist whose legendary 
        career spanned 7 decades, passed away on March 23, 2011;
Whereas with the death of Elizabeth Taylor, the State of California and the 
        United States lost 1 of the most talented entertainers, philanthropists, 
        and humanitarians in the United States;
Whereas Elizabeth Taylor was born on February 27, 1923, in London, England to 
        American parents;
Whereas Elizabeth Taylor and her family moved to the United States, settling in 
        the State of California, just prior to the start of World War II;
Whereas Elizabeth Taylor started acting at the age of 10 and became a star at a 
        young age;
Whereas the hard work and dedication of Elizabeth Taylor earned her numerous 
        acting roles in film, television, and theater;
Whereas Elizabeth Taylor became 1 of the most successful and sought after 
        actresses in the world;
Whereas Elizabeth Taylor received 2 Best Actress Academy Awards for her work in 
        ``BUtterfield 8'' and ``Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'', and she 
        became the first woman to earn a 7-figure paycheck for appearing in a 
        film;
Whereas many films that feature Elizabeth Taylor, including ``A Place in the 
        Sun'', ``Raintree Country'', ``Giant'', and ``Cat On A Hot Tin Roof'', 
        have become classic films appreciated by generations of moviewatchers;
Whereas Elizabeth Taylor used her fame to raise awareness and advocate for 
        people affected by HIV/AIDS;
Whereas, at a time when HIV/AIDS was largely an unknown disease and those who 
        were affected by HIV/AIDS were ostracized and shunned, Elizabeth Taylor 
        called for and demonstrated compassion by publicly holding the hand of 
        her friend and former costar, Rock Hudson, after he had announced that 
        he had AIDS;
Whereas Elizabeth Taylor testified before Congress saying, ``It is my hope that 
        history will show that the American people and our leaders met the 
        challenge of AIDS rationally and with all the resources at their 
        disposal, for our sake and that of all humanity.'';
Whereas, in 1985, Elizabeth Taylor became the Founding National Chairman for the 
        American Foundation for AIDS Research (commonly known as ``amfAR'');
Whereas, in 1991, Elizabeth Taylor founded the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation 
        to provide direct support to those suffering from the disease;
Whereas the extensive efforts of Elizabeth Taylor have helped educate the public 
        and lawmakers about the need for research, treatment, and compassion for 
        those suffering from HIV/AIDS;
Whereas Elizabeth Taylor is survived by her children Michael Wilding, 
        Christopher Wilding, Liza Todd, and Maria Burton, as well as 10 
        grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; and
Whereas Elizabeth Taylor was truly a legend who touched the lives of generations 
        of people of the United States and millions worldwide with both her 
        inner and outer beauty: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) recognizes and honors the courageous, compassionate 
        leadership and many professional accomplishments of Elizabeth 
        Taylor; and
            (2) offers its deepest condolences to her family.
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