[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 112 (Wednesday, July 9, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1421]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CICELY TYSON RECOGNIZED AT 2008 CARIBBEAN HERITAGE SALUTE TO HOLLYWOOD 
                              AND THE ARTS

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                         HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 9, 2008

  Mr. RANGEL. Madam Speaker, I rise to enter into the Record an article 
entitled: ``Actress Cicely Tyson to be Honored at the 2008 Caribbean 
Heritage Salute to Hollywood and the Arts,'' which appeared in the June 
24th edition of the New York Carib News, our local weekly newspaper 
which chronicles and recognizes the achievements of people of caribbean 
origin. Ms. Tyson is a legandary actress and has appeared in timeless 
works such as the miniseries ``Roots,'' the daytime soap ``The Guiding 
Light,'' and the popular TV show ``The Women of Brewster Place.''
  Cicely Tyson is the daughter of immigrants who came to the United 
States after leaving the Caribbean island of Nevis. This legendary 
actress began her career in the '50s and has built up her reputation as 
a remarkable dramatic actress who continues to grace the screen of 
television and film today.
  Tyson's success is another testament to the courageous spirit and 
deep determination of Caribbean Americans. Their contributions are 
innumerable and integral to American culture and were deservedly 
celebrated during last months Caribbean Heritage Month activities.

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