[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 76 (Wednesday, May 19, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E878]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING THE LIFE OF LENA HORNE

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                               speech of

                         HON. DANA ROHRABACHER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 18, 2010

  Mr. ROHRABACHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H. Res. 1362, 
which celebrates the life and achievements of Lena Mary Calhoun Horne, 
and honors her for her triumphs against racial discrimination and her 
steadfast commitment to the civil rights of all people.
  Lena Horne was a trail-blazing performing artist whose life 
exemplified her commitment to social justice, peace, and civil rights. 
During World War II, she paid her own way to travel and entertain the 
troops at Army camps for the USO, and became an outspoken critic of the 
treatment of African-American servicemen, many of whom had to sit 
behind German Prisoners of War during her performances.
  Ms. Horne went on to participate in numerous civil rights rallies and 
demonstrations, and used her poise, grace, and courage to pave the way 
for generations of women and African-Americans. Our nation is better 
because of Lena Horne and those like her, and it is right and fitting 
that we honor her on the House floor today.

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