[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17993]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                    A TRIBUTE TO KITTY CARLISLE HART

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                           HON. NITA M. LOWEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 13, 2000

  Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, today I express my great admiration for 
Kitty Carlisle Hart, an extraordinary actress, singer, advocate, and 
community leader who this year celebrates her ninetieth birthday.
  Kitty Carlisle Hart's contributions to the arts have been remarkable. 
She first appeared on Broadway in ``Champagne Sec,'' made her debut 
with the Metropolitan Opera as Prince Orlofsky in ``Die Fledermaus,'' 
``'and starred in the American premiere of Benjamin Britten's ``Rape of 
Lucretia.''
  Her career on film has been equally impressive, including roles in 
``A Night at the Opera,'' ``She Loves Me Not,'' ``Here Is My Heart,'' 
``Radio Days, '' and ``Six Degrees of Separation. ''
  Millions of Americans know and love Kitty Carlisle Hart from her 
fifteen year run as a witty and endearing, panelist on ``To Tell The 
Truth. '' Her sparkling personality helped make that program a national 
phenomenon.
  In New York, Kitty Carlisle Hart has distinguished herself as one of 
our most valuable citizens. She chaired the New York State Council on 
the Arts, which supports countless cultural activities, and worked with 
Nelson Rockefeller to expand opportunities for women. Kitty Carlisle 
Hart has also devoted her time and energy to a variety of educational 
institutions and museums, always infusing her work with a passion for 
the creative spirit.
  For these efforts and many others, Kitty Carlisle Hart was awarded 
the National Medal of Arts by President George Bush in 1991.
  Throughout her splendid life, Kitty Carlisle Hart has delighted 
audiences and inspired all Americans to value the arts. As she 
celebrates her ninetieth birthday in the company of friends, I am 
delighted to offer my heartfelt thanks and sincere admiration.

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