[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 140 (Thursday, October 9, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1987]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              SALUTING PEG LEG BATES ON HIS 90TH BIRTHDAY

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                        HON. MAURICE D. HINCHEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 9, 1997

  Mr. HINCHEY. Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask my colleagues to join 
me in saluting Peg Leg Bates on his 90th birthday. Mr. Bates is a world 
renowned entertainer, a successful businessman, and a local legend for 
Kerhonkson, NY, who has been a good friend to many people and warmed 
the hearts of even more.
  Mr. Bates performed with some of the greatest names in show business: 
Pearl Bailey, Ed Sullivan, Sarah Vaughn, Cab Calloway, Nat King Cole, 
Lena Horne, Billy Eckstein, and many others. With his indefatigable 
spirit, determination, and considerable charm, Mr. Bates showed the 
world that there were not obstacles, only opportunities, and not 
insurmountable barriers, but barriers to be danced over. He did this, 
and so much more, with class, poise, and brilliance.
  So on his 90th birthday this weekend I would like to have my fellow 
Members of the House of Representatives join me in saluting Pet Leg 
Bates and wish him many years of good health and happiness to come.

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