[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Con. Res. 16 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]
108th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. CON. RES. 16
Honoring the life and work of Mr. Fred McFeely Rogers.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
March 5, 2003
Mr. Santorum (for himself and Mr. Specter) submitted the following
concurrent resolution; which was considered and agreed to
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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and work of Mr. Fred McFeely Rogers.
Whereas Fred Rogers was born in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, in 1928;
Whereas Fred Rogers earned a degree in music composition, studied child
development at the University of Pittsburgh, attended Pittsburgh
Theological Seminary, and was ordained a Presbyterian minister;
Whereas Fred Rogers created ``Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood'' in 1966, and hosted the
program through the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) from 1968 through
2000;
Whereas ``Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood'' is the longest-running program on PBS;
Whereas ``Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood'' was created and filmed in Fred Rogers'
hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania;
Whereas Fred Rogers' caring, genuine spirit reflects the values shared by the
people of southwestern Pennsylvania and by so many neighborhoods
throughout the country;
Whereas ``Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood'' continues to be a nurturing, educational
program for children emphasizing the value of every individual and
helping children understand how they fit into their families,
communities, and country;
Whereas Fred Rogers was appointed Chairman of the Forum on Mass Media and Child
Development of the White House Conference on Youth in 1968;
Whereas ``Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood'' won 4 Emmy Awards, ``Lifetime Achievement''
Awards, and 2 George Foster Peabody Awards;
Whereas Fred Rogers won every major award in television for which he was
eligible;
Whereas Fred Rogers was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame in 1999;
Whereas President George W. Bush awarded Mr. Rogers the Presidential Medal of
Honor in 2002;
Whereas Fred Rogers was also a prolific songwriter and author; and
Whereas Fred Rogers was presented with over 40 honorary degrees from colleges
and universities: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring),
That the Congress recognizes and honors Mr. Fred McFeely Rogers for--
(1) dedicating his career to the educational and
imaginative children's program ``Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood'';
(2) the accomplishments of this influential program and the
emphasis it places on the value of each individual within his
or her community; and
(3) the compassionate, moral example he set for millions of
American children for over 30 years.
SEC. 2. TRANSMISSION OF ENROLLED RESOLUTION.
The Secretary of the Senate shall transmit an enrolled copy of this
concurrent resolution to Mrs. Joanne Rogers.
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