[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 16]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 23306]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



    HONORING EDDY AND SALLY ARNOLD ON THEIR 60TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

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                            HON. BOB CLEMENT

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 28, 2001

  Mr. CLEMENT. Mr. Speaker, as the United States Congressman 
representing Nashville, Tennessee, I rise today to honor country music 
legend Eddy Arnold and his wife Sally on the occasion of their 60th 
wedding anniversary.
  My father, Governor Frank G. Clement, enjoyed a unique friendship 
with Arnold throughout his lifetime. In fact, my brothers and I 
considered him to be a ``second father'' to our family, offering advice 
and wisdom about many issues. His family values remain strong today, as 
does his status as a living legend.
  A native of Henderson, Tennessee, Arnold is a member of the Country 
Music Hall of Fame, having sold more than 85 million records in his 
career. As one of the top country music performers of all time, Eddy 
Arnold holds a number of records in the industry, such as being the 
only performer to chart on Billboard in seven consecutive decades. 
Further, he is still ranked as the Top Country Recording Artist of All 
Time and holds the record for Most Country Records on the Charts.
  Known as the Ambassador of Country Music, he has received numerous 
prestigious awards including the Country Music Association's 
Entertainer of the Year Award, the Academy of Country Music's Pioneer 
Award, and the President's Award from the Songwriter's Guild. Because 
of continued devotion to fans, his fan base around the globe remains 
loyal and strong after 55 years in the music industry.
  There is no doubt Arnold's impressive success can be equally shared 
with Sally, his wife and partner of 60 years, who has remained by his 
side throughout both rich and lean times. It is this partnership of 
which I stand to honor today.

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