[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6075]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING THE LEGENDARY CAROLE KING

                                 ______
                                 

                             HON. DAN BOREN

                              of oklahoma

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 7, 2012

  Mr. BOREN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to say a few words about my 
friend Carole King.
  Carole King is a music legend, with hundreds of pop hits, including 
the recognizable ``I Feel the Earth Move.'' She has won four Grammys, 
and is a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll 
Hall of Fame.
  Many of her songs have been featured in commercials, TV shows, and 
movies, and she has worked with many music icons such as Eric Clapton 
and Celine Dion.
  In addition to her fame as a musician, King is also a strong activist 
for environmental issues. She is often here in our offices on Capitol 
Hill fighting for the protection of our wildlife and ecosystems, both 
in her native Idaho and worldwide.
  While Carole and I do not always agree on the issues, I have always 
been impressed by her tenacity. She is truly dedicated to this cause, 
and her perseverance is something to be admired. Many of us do not have 
the opportunity to meet someone like Carole. She has a great heart and 
is a great asset to America.
  I want to congratulate Carole King on all of her accomplishments. It 
has been a pleasure to work with her over the years.

                          ____________________