Jeff Miller: “I rise today as the co-chair of the Congressional USO Caucus to mourn the loss of the legendary entertainer Mr. Bob…”

“I rise today as the co-chair of the Congressional USO Caucus to mourn the loss of the legendary entertainer Mr. Bob Hope, who recently passed away July 27 at the age of 100. Bob Hope had an illustrious career which included more than 1,100 radio shows, 75 movies, and 475 television programs. He has received numerous accolades, including five special Oscars, the George Peabody Award, and more than 50 honorary degrees. For his distinguished service, he has received the Presidential Medal of Freedom awarded in 1969 in honor of his gifts of joy to all the American people. Most notably, Mr. Hope will be remembered as a selfless entertainer who was beloved by our Nation's Armed Forces. Mr. Hope told jokes and entertained our Armed Forces overseas and at home for more than five decades. He headlined the USO shows during World War II and the Persian Gulf Wars, as well as in Korea and Vietnam.”