[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 64 (Tuesday, May 19, 1998)]
[House]
[Page H3376]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO FRANK SINATRA

  (Mr. GIBBONS asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GIBBONS. Madam Speaker, last Thursday, Americans lost a great 
entertainer. In fact, many would say that Frank Sinatra was one of the 
greatest entertainers of our time. Indeed, Frank Sinatra loved Nevada, 
and Nevada loved Frank Sinatra. He was indeed perhaps the greatest 
entertainer to appear in any Nevada showroom; and, since his passing, 
many Americans have learned what Nevadans have known all along: Mr. 
Sinatra's heart was bigger than all outdoors.
  Next week in Las Vegas, celebrities from around the world will 
participate in a Frank Sinatra Las Vegas Celebrity Classic golf 
tournament. This event will benefit Opportunity Village in Las Vegas, a 
charitable organization which provides vocational training and 
continuing education to the mentally disabled.
  Frank Sinatra has always opened his heart and wallet to those in 
need. He did it his way; and, for that, Americans are extremely 
grateful to this international icon.

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