[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 33 (Thursday, March 17, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E512]
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                     IN HONOR OF MR. CLINT EASTWOOD

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                             HON. SAM FARR

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 17, 2005

  Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate my constituent, 
Mr. Clint Eastwood, on his recent Oscar awards. His film, Million 
Dollar Baby, was nominated in six categories, and won four: himself as 
Best Director, the film as Best Picture, Hilary Swank as Best Actress, 
and Morgan Freeman as Best Supporting Actor. Any one award would be a 
testament to Clint's art and the talents of his team, but four awards 
is an amazing achievement!
  This year Clint celebrates a 50-year career in show business. We all 
know and have enjoyed his work over the years. Each movie seems to 
build on the last, and they keep getting better.
  This year's awards are not his first Oscars. In 1992, Unforgiven took 
Best Director and Best Picture, and he was nominated for Best Actor in 
a Leading Role. Here in the 17th District, Clint's most famous role may 
be his term as Mayor of Carmel, and tourists still come to town hoping 
for a glimpse of ``The Mayor.''
  Mr. Speaker, today I applaud Clint Eastwood not only for his most 
recent accomplishments, but also for his life-long dedication to his 
art. This Nation is richer for his creations. I wish him and his wife 
Dina all the best in the years to come.

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