[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 82 (Monday, June 22, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S6829]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO HUGH MC INTOSH

 Mr. HOLLINGS. Mr. President, today I call this body's 
attention to Hugh M. McIntosh's special contribution to the performing 
arts in the nation's Capital. Hugh has worked long and hard to foster 
the growth and appreciation of the arts, particularly through his 
service as a Trustee of the Ford's Theatre Society.
  The Society is the not-for-profit organization that brings new 
musicals, American classics, and other live entertainment to that 
historic stage. After the assassination of President Lincoln, Ford's 
Theatre was used as an office and warehouse until an act of Congress 
initiated the Theatre's restoration, which was completed in 1968. This 
year's Gala for the President celebrated these 30 years of memorable 
performances illuminating the character and vibrancy of American life.
  As a partner in the law firm of Vinson & Elkins, L.L.P., Hugh 
McIntosh has guided Ford's governing board and staff through legal 
thickets, including contract negotiations with playwrights and agents, 
strategic planning, development of ethical guidelines, and day-to-day 
legal questions. Hugh has worked closely with Frankie Hewitt, the Ford 
Theatre Society's founder and producing artistic director, and with the 
National Park Service, which administers the Theatre as a public 
museum.
  Hugh is a discerning theater-goer, and his love of ``a good show'' 
has fueled his enthusiasm for contributing backstage at Ford's. He is a 
strong supporter of education and outreach programs that invites a 
diverse audience to Ford's and aim to foster a greater appreciation of 
the performing arts in the Washington area.
  But as valuable as Hugh's legal expertise has been to Ford's Theatre, 
his greatest contribution has been to bring wisdom, a sense of 
perspective, and quiet humor to the complex issues facing the Theatre's 
performing artists and playwrights.
  It is these special qualities, in fact, which will assure Hugh's 
success in the new direction his life is about to take. This fall, Hugh 
will begin studying theology at the Harvard School of Divinity. If Hugh 
is called to pastoral service, he may find many friends from Ford's 
Theatre in his pews.
  At its June meeting, the Ford Theatre Society's Board of Trustees 
honored Hugh McIntosh with a resolution thanking him for his invaluable 
service to the Theatre. Mr. President, I ask that the text of this 
resolution be printed in the Record.
  The text of the resolution follows:

               A Resolution of the Ford's Theatre Society

       Whereas Hugh M. McIntosh, Esq. has faithfully pursued the 
     interests of the Ford's Theatre Society as a Trustee; and
       Whereas Mr. McIntosh has diligently rendered complex issues 
     comprehensible to the Board of Trustees and its Executive 
     Committee; and
       Whereas Mr. McIntosh's gentle humor and patience have been 
     invaluable in many situations and occasions; and
       Whereas Mr. McIntosh has energetically marshaled the 
     resources of many talented colleagues in serving Ford's 
     Theatre; and
       Whereas Mr. McIntosh has determined that he must now pursue 
     another field of study, work and service;
       Therefore be it Resolved, that the Trustees of the Ford's 
     Theatre Society offer Mr. McIntosh their profound 
     appreciation for his work; and
       The Trustees express their gratitude to the firm of Vinson 
     & Elkins, L.L.P., for its dedication to the interests of 
     Ford's Theatre, and furthermore
       The Trustees wish Mr. McIntosh all success in his new 
     endeavors.
           (signed)
     Samuel D. Chilcote, Jr.,
                                Chairman of the Board of Trustees.
     Mrs. Fritz Hollings,
                                                    Vice Chairman.
     Mrs. Paul Laxalt,
                                                        Secretary.
     Ronald H. Walker,
                                                        Treasurer.
     Frankie Hewitt,
                                               Executive Producer.
       June 16, 1998.

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