[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 45 (Thursday, March 31, 2011)]
[Senate]
[Page S2054]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




SENATE RESOLUTION 122--HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF ELIZABETH TAYLOR

  Mrs. BOXER (for herself and Mrs. Feinstein) submitted the following 
resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 122

       Whereas Elizabeth Taylor, a world-renowned actress and 
     activist whose legendary career spanned 7 decades, passed 
     away on March 23, 2011;
       Whereas with the death of Elizabeth Taylor, the State of 
     California and the United States lost 1 of the most talented 
     entertainers, philanthropists, and humanitarians in the 
     United States;
       Whereas Elizabeth Taylor was born on February 27, 1923, in 
     London, England to American parents;
       Whereas Elizabeth Taylor and her family moved to the United 
     States, settling in the State of California, just prior to 
     the start of World War II;
       Whereas Elizabeth Taylor started acting at the age of 10 
     and became a star at a young age;
       Whereas the hard work and dedication of Elizabeth Taylor 
     earned her numerous acting roles in film, television, and 
     theater;
       Whereas Elizabeth Taylor became 1 of the most successful 
     and sought after actresses in the world;
       Whereas Elizabeth Taylor received 2 Best Actress Academy 
     Awards for her work in ``BUtterfield 8'' and ``Who's Afraid 
     of Virginia Woolf?'', and she became the first woman to earn 
     a 7-figure paycheck for appearing in a film;
       Whereas many films that feature Elizabeth Taylor, including 
     ``A Place in the Sun'', ``Raintree Country'', ``Giant'', and 
     ``Cat On A Hot Tin Roof'', have become classic films 
     appreciated by generations of moviewatchers;
       Whereas Elizabeth Taylor used her fame to raise awareness 
     and advocate for people affected by HIV/AIDS;
       Whereas, at a time when HIV/AIDS was largely an unknown 
     disease and those who were affected by HIV/AIDS were 
     ostracized and shunned, Elizabeth Taylor called for and 
     demonstrated compassion by publicly holding the hand of her 
     friend and former costar, Rock Hudson, after he had announced 
     that he had AIDS;
       Whereas Elizabeth Taylor testified before Congress saying, 
     ``It is my hope that history will show that the American 
     people and our leaders met the challenge of AIDS rationally 
     and with all the resources at their disposal, for our sake 
     and that of all humanity.'';
       Whereas, in 1985, Elizabeth Taylor became the Founding 
     National Chairman for the American Foundation for AIDS 
     Research (commonly known as ``amfAR'');
       Whereas, in 1991, Elizabeth Taylor founded the Elizabeth 
     Taylor AIDS Foundation to provide direct support to those 
     suffering from the disease;
       Whereas the extensive efforts of Elizabeth Taylor have 
     helped educate the public and lawmakers about the need for 
     research, treatment, and compassion for those suffering from 
     HIV/AIDS;
       Whereas Elizabeth Taylor is survived by her children 
     Michael Wilding, Christopher Wilding, Liza Todd, and Maria 
     Burton, as well as 10 grandchildren and 4 great-
     grandchildren; and
       Whereas Elizabeth Taylor was truly a legend who touched the 
     lives of generations of people of the United States and 
     millions worldwide with both her inner and outer beauty: Now, 
     therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) recognizes and honors the courageous, compassionate 
     leadership and many professional accomplishments of Elizabeth 
     Taylor; and
       (2) offers its deepest condolences to her family.

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