[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 58 (Monday, May 11, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E808]
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                         TRIBUTE TO MARION ROSS

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                           HON. BRAD SHERMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 11, 1998

  Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Marion Ross, 
who will be honored by the Organization for the Needs of the Elderly as 
the 1998 Legacy Award Recipient.
  For many years, Marion has shared her incredible gift with audiences 
of all ages. As a drama major at San Diego State, her raw talent was 
recognized, and she was voted the school's most outstanding actress 
during her Freshman Year. Since that time, she has gone on to win 
international acclaim as an actress comfortable on the stage of a 
classic drama or in a contemporary television comedy.
  After college, Marion made her break into the Hollywood scene with 
her debut film, Forever Female. She then went on to appear in a variety 
of television shows, including the one that made her a household name 
around the world. On Happy Days, Marion played the comical, yet 
reliable housewife, Mrs. Cunningham. In this role, she delighted fans 
with her warmth, sincerity and quick wit.
  After Happy Days, Marion returned to her first love--the stage. Oscar 
Wilde once said that, ``The stage is not merely the meeting place of 
all the arts, but is also the return of art to life.'' Marion Ross 
epitomized this ideal in several highly acclaimed dramatic theater 
performances. The role of lifetime came with her performance in 
Brooklyn Bridge, a show which won the widespread approval of critics 
and brought Marion a nomination as Best Actress for both an Emmy and 
the American Television Awards. Additionally, Marion was named the 
``Best Comedy Actress of the Year'' by the highly respected national 
organization, the Viewers for Quality Television.
  Over the past few years, Marion has remained busy in a diverse 
collection of roles. She received a Golden Globe nomination for her 
performance in The Evening Star and has starred in several recent 
television productions.
  I can think of no individual more deserving of this award than 
Marion. Through her many characters, she has given us a legacy of 
laughter, joy and tears. Mr. Speaker, distinguished colleagues, please 
join me in honoring one of the preeminent actresses of our time, Marion 
Ross.

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