Frank Lucas: “Mr. Speaker, the Peanuts gang, created by Mr. Schulz, has and will continue to honor and entertain millions of children…”

“Mr. Speaker, the Peanuts gang, created by Mr. Schulz, has and will continue to honor and entertain millions of children and adults throughout the world. The Peanuts gang was a fabulous bunch to observe. We all hoped that one day Snoopy would finally catch the dreaded Red Baron. Millions of Americans would turn to the comics every morning to see if it was the day that Pig Pen would finally find the washroom. We all wished we could receive the advice that Lucy often provided for only a nickel. And, of course, everyone knew that someday, someday, Charlie Brown would kick the football straight through the uprights. However, these things never did, and now will never, happen. That was the beauty of Charles Schulz and the cartoon he created. This group of children captivated our imagination for 50 years. They provided heart warming tales of everyday life along with humorous adventures. Mr. Schulz was the genius behind this American icon that allowed us to take a step back and enjoy the world around us.”