[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 164 (Tuesday, September 22, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E870]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING SUZANNE HOGAN FOR HER WORK ON THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS' 
                             GERSHWIN PRIZE

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                         HON. BARRY LOUDERMILK

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 22, 2020

  Mr. LOUDERMILK. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Suzanne 
Hogan and her contributions to the Library of Congress' Gershwin Prize 
for Popular Song. The Gershwin Prize celebrates the work of an artist 
whose career reflects lifetime achievement in promoting songs as a 
vehicle of musical expression and cultural understanding. Suzanne's 
dedication, leadership, and expertise were instrumental to the success 
of the Gershwin Prize during her tenure at the Library of Congress.
  Suzanne was recognized by former Librarian of Congress, James 
Billington, for her ability to successfully facilitate relationships 
between the Library of Congress and the many stakeholders involved in 
supporting the Prize, as well as for developing and executing the move 
of the Gershwin Prize concert from the White House to Constitution 
Hall. This move highlighted the connection between the Prize and the 
Library's mission and work, which Suzanne is credited with 
strengthening over the course of her work on the Prize.
  Suzanne's work on the Gershwin Prize was also recognized by former 
Deputy Librarian of Congress, Robert Dizard, Jr., who credited her work 
as being an example for other projects undertaken by the Library of 
Congress. Deputy Librarian Dizard also attributed Suzanne's work 
strengthening the administration of the Gershwin Prize as influential 
to its sustainability for many years to come. Not only was Suzanne able 
to build up the Gershwin Prize within the Library itself, she was able 
to work alongside legal professionals, production agencies, artists, 
and others to elevate the prestige of the Prize and build a foundation 
for its future success.
  Suzanne's work on the Gershwin Prizes embodies initiative, 
commitment, and excellence. Her thoughtful leadership in this endeavor, 
acknowledged and celebrated by her colleagues, is to be admired and 
emulated. I commend her for a job well done.

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