[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 33 (Tuesday, March 22, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: March 22, 1994]
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         LEWIS GRIZZARD: A GREAT SOUTHERNER AND GREAT AMERICAN

  (Mr. DARDEN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. DARDEN. Mr. Speaker, today hundreds are gathering for a memorial 
service in Moreland, GA to pay their respects to a great Southerner and 
great American; a man who follows in the tradition of Mark Twain and 
Will Rogers. That man is Lewis Grizzard. On behalf of the House, I 
would like to offer my respects as well.
  Lewis Grizzard was everyman's champion. His wit, humor, and love of 
life in the South tickled the funny bones and touched the hearts of 
millions. Even readers he sometimes infuriated are going to miss him.
  Born in Fort Benning, GA, Lewis Grizzard became a national celebrity 
and one of Georgia's favorite sons. In his short life of 47 years, he 
authored 20 books, produced several records, and wrote a thrice-weekly 
column that originated at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and was 
syndicated in 450 newspapers across the country. Through his writings, 
we have all gotten a lot of laughs from Lewis Grizzard over the years.
  But, Lewis imparted a lot of wisdom in his writings as well. He was a 
keen observer of the changing South and he was fiercely proud of his 
southern roots. Lewis Grizzard reminded us in his writings of the 
simple yet meaningful things in life, like small towns, church on 
Sundays, and the Georgia Bulldogs.
  Mr. Speaker, I can offer no higher praise than this: Lewis Grizzard 
made life for all of us more enjoyable.

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