STATUS: Passed by House of Origin

4257-1:N:01/13/1998:IC/ic LRS-4191

MOURNING THE DEATH OF CALIFORNIA CONGRESSMAN SONNY BONO.

WHEREAS, recorded with deep and abiding sorrow is the tragic death of California Congressman sonny Bono who died January 5, 1998, at the age of 62 years; and

WHEREAS, a world-renowned entertainer and songwriter, he provided years of musical enjoyment to countless individuals with his former wife, Cher, during the 1960s and 1970s with many recordings including "I Got You, Babe" and "The Beat Goes On", and

WHEREAS, before his 1994 election to congress, he provided exemplary leadership as Mayor of Palm Springs, California; Congressman Bono also was a highly successful fundraiser for the GOP, attending 50 fundraisers during 1997, and received bi-partisan praise for his hard work and dedication while serving with the House Judicial committee; and

WHEREAS, Sonny Bono was not only a legendary entainer who contributed immeasurably to the entertainment industry, but also was an individual who reached out in life to grasp its very essence, and in so doing enriched the lives of all with whom he was associated; now therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, That we hereby grievously mourn the death of Congressman Sonny Bono and extend heartfelt sympathy to his loving wife, Mary Whitaker; son, Chesare; and daughter, Chianna; and other family members and friends.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be provided to his wife, Mary Whitaker, with our sincere condolences.