[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 76 (Monday, May 18, 2009)]
[Senate]
[Pages S5552-S5553]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                        REMEMBERING DOM DeLUISE

 Mrs. BOXER. Madam President, California and our Nation have 
lost one of our most talented entertainers. Dominick ``Dom'' DeLuise, a 
wonderful

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comedian and chef who entertained America with his delightful sense of 
humor, recently passed away. I would like to take a few moments to 
recognize Dom DeLuise's many accomplishments and the tremendous impact 
he made on our lives.
  Born in New York City, DeLuise entered acting at an early age. 
Although discouraged at first, he persisted in finding his way in the 
field of entertainment and into the hearts of his fans. His hard work 
and dedication earned him many entertaining and prestigious acting 
roles in film, television, and theater. Many films which feature Dom 
DeLuise, such as ``The Cannonball Run,'' ``Blazing Saddles,'' ``History 
of the World Part 1,'' and ``Spaceballs'' have become classics in their 
own right and will ensure that future generations will enjoy and 
appreciate his talent.
  Later in life, DeLuise worked toward furthering his love for the 
culinary arts and establishing himself as a chef. His efforts resulted 
in the publishing of two successful cookbooks: ``Eat This It Will Make 
You Feel Better!'' and ``Eat This Too! It'll Also Make You Feel Good.''
  I invite all of my colleagues to join me in recognizing and honoring 
Dominick ``Dom'' DeLuise for his work, which touched the lives of 
generations of Americans. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Carol 
Arthur, and his three sons, Peter, David and Michael.

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