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Week Ending January 28, 2005

Senate Resolution 10 honoring the life of Johnny Carson

BRIEF

The Resolution follows the January 23, 2005 death of Comedian and former Tonight Show host, Johnny Carson.

The Nebraskan, former Navy ensign and ‘late night king of comedy’ is mourned by the Senate and honored for his 30 years on the Tonight Show.

A copy of the Resolution will be sent to Mr. Carson’s family.

Sponsor: Senator Ben Nelson (D-NE)

Vote: Passed Senate by Unanimous Consent (Jan. 25, 2004)

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S. Res.10

Whereas Johnny Carson, a friend to the United States Senate, passed away January 23, 2005;

Whereas Johnny Carson was a philanthropist, friend, and favorite Nebraska native son;

Whereas Johnny Carson was born in Iowa, raised in Norfolk, Nebraska, and made famous in Hollywood as a late night friend to all of America;

Whereas Johnny Carson served in the United States Navy as an ensign during World War II;

Whereas Johnny Carson late hosted ``The Tonight Show'' for 30 years;

Whereas Johnny Carson was best known as America's late night king of comedy;

Whereas Johnny Carson was one of the biggest stars in Hollywood but never forgot his roots;

Whereas Johnny Carson was respected by his colleagues as a gentleman; and

Whereas Johnny Carson was bright and witty, and always set the highest of standards for his performances: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Senate--

(1) mourns the loss of Johnny Carson;

(2) recognizes the contributions of Johnny Carson to his home State of Nebraska;

(3) admires the sense of humor and late night presence of Johnny Carson in homes in the United States for over 30 years;

(4) expresses gratitude for the lifetime of memories Johnny Carson provided; and

(5) directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the family of Johnny Carson.