[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 92 (Thursday, June 20, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Pages S6625-S6626]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO SHELLY LIST

 Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, today I want to pay tribute to the 
late Shelly List, a novelist, television writer, and journalist of 
great distinction, whose work was not only commercially successful, but 
also highly regarded by critics and other artists.
  Shelly List was probably best known to Americans as the producer of 
the successful and pioneering television

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dramatic series ``Cagney and Lacey.'' One episode she wrote was 
nominated for a Humanitas Prize, given for humanizing achievement in 
television writing.
  Other television writing credited to Shelly List, who worked closely 
with her husband and coproducer Jonathan Estrin, was honored by the 
Writers Guild of America and earned the Ace Award for Distinguished 
Writing. The critical acclaim for her work goes on and on.
  Shelly List was a humanitarian and community activist, as well. She 
served on the board of Operation USA, which delivered medical supplies 
to disaster areas across the globe and she risked her life on trips to 
war-torn areas. Shelly was a member of the board of the Hollywood 
Women's Political Committee. She cared deeply about her community and 
its people, something which was reflected in her writing and in her 
devotion to important causes.
  Shelly, who died in late May at the age of 55, was a longtime 
resident of the Venice community in Los Angeles, CA. In addition to her 
husband, she is survived by her brothers, children, and a grandson.
  Shelly List was my constituent, a trusted advisor, and a great 
friend. She was a committed civic leader, a great artist, and a 
successful businesswoman. I will miss her, as will all Americans who 
appreciate quality television programming and dedicated community 
service.
  In her memory, I will do all I can in the U.S. Senate to bring 
compassion and commitment to my work.

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