[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 20 (Thursday, February 1, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E241]
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 INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION TO DESIGNATE THE THIRD FLOOR OF THE ELLIS 
     ISLAND IMMIGRATION MUSEUM AS THE ``BOB HOPE MEMORIAL LIBRARY''

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                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 31, 2007

  Mr. ENGEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to encourage my colleagues' 
strong support of legislation that I have introduced to designate the 
third floor library of the Ellis Island Immigration Museum as the ``Bob 
Hope Memorial Library.'' I would also like to thank Representative 
Gallegly for his assistance with this bill. I believe that it is 
important to honor Bob Hope, an American Citizen, who immigrated 
through Ellis Island and who contributed so greatly to the American 
people and culture.
  Most Americans remember Bob Hope for his work in the entertainment 
business as a comedian, actor, dancer, and singer as well as his work 
with American troops abroad. But, what few know is that Bob Hope was an 
immigrant from England. He is sometimes even referred to as America's 
most famous immigrant, whose life epitomizes the ``American Dream.'' 
After a long period of restoration, Ellis Island was turned into a 
museum in 1990 with the purpose for people to come and remember the 16 
million immigrants who passed through Ellis Island from 1892-1954 to 
pursue the American Dream. Bob Hope embodies that American Dream which 
so many immigrants sought and I believe that naming the library after 
this great American is a fitting tribute.

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