    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1997, Book II)]
    [October 30, 1997]
    [Page 1458]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on Signing Legislation Conferring Honorary Veteran Status on
    Bob Hope
    October 30, 1997

        Today I signed into law H.J. Res. 75, which confers upon Bob Hope
    the status of honorary veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces and extends to
    him the gratitude of the American people for his lifetime of
    accomplishments and service on behalf of our men and women in uniform.
        Bob Hope is a great American whose life has defined patriotism and
    service. In times of war and peace, good times and bad, he entertained
    our troops and brought to them a familiar and comforting sense of home
    while they defended our nation's interests around the world. Bob Hope
    richly deserves this unique honor, and I am proud to be able to sign
    this measure into law.

    Note: H.J. Res. 75, approved October 30, was assigned Public Law No.
    105-67.