S.Con.Res. 138 – A concurrent resolution commending John W. Kluge for his dedication and commitm…

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Sen. Ted StevensR-AK · Sep 20, 2004

Mr. President, I have come to the Senate to submit a resolution honoring the great philanthropist John Kluge whose 90th birthday is tomorrow. He is a personal friend. John Kluge is a self-made man.…

Mr. President, I have come to the Senate to submit a resolution honoring the great philanthropist John Kluge whose 90th birthday is tomorrow. He is a personal friend.

John Kluge is a self-made man. He came to this country as a young boy from Germany with virtually nothing but a china Dresden horse--which he still has. From these humble origins and through hard work he received a scholarship to Columbia University.

After distinguished service as an army intelligence officer during WW II--and I say parenthetically he served in Alaska during that period-- he went on in the business world to create a vast media empire which he converted into a great engine of philanthropy, supporting many educational programs, aimed in particular toward helping minorities.

John Kluge's quiet commitment to public service and generosity of spirit will live on for generations. For years to come, individuals will be able to attend college on a Kluge scholarship

who might otherwise be unable to afford it. Countless future national leaders will benefit from the intellectual stimulation he has made possible through his work at the Library of Congress.

Mr. Kluge is the founding chairman of the James Madison Council, the Library of Congress's private sector philanthropic organization, where he has inspired many others to join in support of the library and its programs.

Through his generosity, John Kluge helped the Library of Congress bridge the gap into the digital world by enabling it to invest heavily in technologies that bring the vast collections of the Library of Congress to people all over the world.

As chairman of the Joint Committee on the Library, I was pleased to announce at a ceremony in the Capitol in 2000 with the Librarian of Congress, Jim Billington, Mr. Kluge's generous gift of $60 million to establish the John W. Kluge center in the Library of Congress. Thanks to this endowment, the Kluge Center brings some of the world's best minds--the Kluge Scholars--into residence to use the rich resources of the library and interact with national policy makers.

John Kluge has also generously supported the creation of advanced training for a new generation of library leaders through the leadership development program at the Library of Congress.

John Kluge is a man who has made a difference. He has touched countless lives and truly deserves the recognition of this body.

I ask unanimous consent to submit this resolution and ask that it be held at the desk so others might join in cosponsoring this resolution. It is my intention to ask the leadership to try to clear it for adoption this afternoon.

Sen. Harry ReidD-NV · Sep 20, 2004

Reserving the right to object--and I will not object--I ask unanimous consent to be added as a cosponsor of the concurrent resolution. I served for some time as chairman of the Appropriations…

Sen. Lisa MurkowskiR-AK · Sep 20, 2004

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Con. Res. 138 which was submitted earlier today by Senator Stevens. Mr. President, I ask unanimous…

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Referred in HouseIssued September 21, 2004

        [Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Con. Res. 138 Referred in House (RFH)]

2d Session
S. CON. RES. 138

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

September 21, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Government Reform

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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

Commending John W. Kluge for his dedication and commitment to the
United States on the occasion of his 90th birthday.

Whereas John W. Kluge has combined a unique history of American entrepreneurship
with pioneering contributions to philanthropy, electronic education, and
television and radio broadcasting;
Whereas John W. Kluge is a dedicated patriot who served his country well as an
Army intelligence officer during World War II;
Whereas John W. Kluge's commitment to public service has made him one of the
most esteemed and generous benefactors of education, and has brought him
the admiration and gratitude of the people of the United States;
Whereas John W. Kluge's deep belief in human potential and creativity has
quietly helped extend educational opportunity through scholarships and
other support of important civic causes;
Whereas John W. Kluge's wise counsel and leadership as the founding chairman of
the Library of Congress's first private sector philanthropic
organization, the James Madison Council, have inspired many others to
join in support of the Library of Congress's programs and initiatives;
Whereas John W. Kluge has established an endowed program at the Library of
Congress to bring leading senior scholars and junior fellows from around
the world to the Library to use its great collections and to interact
with the members and staff of Congress;
Whereas John W. Kluge has generously supported the first Nobel-level award for
lifetime scholarly achievement in the study of the human sciences;
Whereas John W. Kluge has generously supported the creation of advanced training
for library leaders of the 21st century through a Leadership Development
Program at the Library of Congress; and
Whereas John W. Kluge has inspired the people of the United States by his
example of support for programs that educate and equip individuals for
responsible and productive citizenship: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring),
That Congress--
(1) commends John W. Kluge for his dedication and
commitment to the United States;
(2) expresses, on the occasion of John W. Kluge's 90th
birthday, its sincere appreciation and admiration for his
example of philanthropy and public service to the people of the
United States; and
(3) directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a copy
of this resolution to John W. Kluge.

Passed the Senate September 20, 2004.

Attest:

EMILY J. REYNOLDS,

Secretary.

A concurrent resolution commending John W. Kluge for his dedication and commitment to the United States on the occasion of his 90th birthday.

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