[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 20]
[House]
[Page 27264]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING SIEGFRIED AND ROY

  (Ms. BERKLEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. BERKLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with my colleague, the 
gentleman from Nevada (Mr. Porter), in support of House Resolution 431, 
a resolution honoring the contributions of my good friends, Siegfried 
Fischbacher and Roy Horn, two men who are not only great entertainers 
but noted conservationists and generous philanthropists.
  Every year, 36 million people visit Las Vegas hoping to catch a 
glimpse of these master illusionists. A staple of the Las Vegas 
community, this legendary duo has brought both magic and success to 
their many endeavors.
  Siegfried and Roy have performed for more than 10 million people and 
have touched countless thousands of lives in my community and across 
the globe. Despite their enormous popularity, many do not know of their 
charitable contributions or world-renowned conservation efforts. 
Siegfried and Roy have made generous financial and personal donations 
to the communities and local charities in Las Vegas.
  For more than 2 decades they have devoted their efforts to the 
conservation of Royal White Tigers and Magical White Lions. Today, 
these breeds are thriving due to Siegfried and Roy's persistence and 
successful efforts.
  On October 3, on his birthday, Roy Horn was injured during a 
performance. Roy Horn is a close personal friend, and I know his strong 
spirituality and his persistence will aid him in his recuperation. 
There has been an outpouring of support from the Las Vegas community 
and the world, and I lend my voice to those who wish Roy a full and 
speedy recovery.
  To audiences, Siegfried and Roy are illusionists without equal. To 
their friends, they are beloved and respected for all they have given 
and all they have accomplished. My thoughts and prayers are with Roy 
Horn and his family during this difficult time.

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