Candice S. Miller: “this House justifiably honors numerous Americans each Congress, many of whom we know well and others who are less…”

“this House justifiably honors numerous Americans each Congress, many of whom we know well and others who are less famous; but we may never pay tribute to anyone who selflessly devoted more time and energy toward promoting the general welfare in this country than the incomparable Bob Hope. This legislation, H.R. 3011, introduced by the gentleman from California (Mr. Schiff), designates the postal facility in Burbank, California, as the Bob Hope Post Office Building, and all 53 members of the California State delegation have signed on as cosponsors of this legislation. Bob Hope lived a wonderful life that spanned one full century. Towards the end of his life he was perhaps the biggest giant in the American entertainment industry; and whether it was vaudeville or Broadway, TV, movies or radio, America grew up with Bob Hope during the 20th century, and we laughed all the way. With his passing on July 27, 2003, the country that he loved and gave so much to mourned. This Nation can never repay Bob Hope or his family for his commitment or his love of country. But with the passage of H.R. 3011, this House can speak for the citizens of this land in saying, "You were a great American, Bob Hope."”