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January 13, 2010
“The reason her death is worth noting is because she was a DutchCatholic who, with her husband, hid the Frank Family – Anne Frank andOtto Frank – and another Jewish family for 25 months in Amsterdam whenthe Nazi regime came and was taking Jewish people from Amsterdam andthroughout Europe to concentration camps.
January 13, 2010
January 12, 2010
“Thank you, Mister Speaker. This past week, the city of Memphis and the world lost a great musical producer, a musical icon, Willie Mitchell.
January 12, 2010
Congressman Cohen Honors Memphis Music Legend Willie Mitchell
January 8, 2010
“I was honored to join Priscilla and Lisa Marie Presley at Graceland today to celebrate Elvis’ birthday, and on behalf of the Ninth Congressional District, declare today ‘Elvis Presley Day.’
“Elvis Presley represents the very best of Memphis and remains one of the greatest entertainers and musical talents ever. His contributions to music have enriched not only our nation’s rich cultural heritage but the lives of people all over the world – as I saw first-hand during my trip to South Africa last year.
“Elvis Presley represents the very best of Memphis and remains one of the greatest entertainers and musical talents ever. His contributions to music have enriched not only our nation’s rich cultural heritage but the lives of people all over the world – as I saw first-hand during my trip to South Africa last year.
January 6, 2010
The two-year initiative will fund programs to train area workers for jobs in energy-efficiency and renewable energy occupations. Memphis Bioworks Foundation is one of 25 award recipients across the United States.
January 5, 2010
“With the passing of Willie Mitchell, Memphis and the world have lost a music legend and recording industry icon. After taking over the reins of Hi Records in the 1970’s, Willie Mitchell produced the seminal hits “Love and Happiness” and “Let’s Stay Together” for Al Green, as well as working with Booker T and the MG’s, Ann Peebles and, most recently, John Mayer and Rod Stewart.
“Willie Mitchell always valued artistry over financial success. His strong support of the vibrant artistic community in Memphis has enabled many young artists to pursue their dreams.
“Willie Mitchell always valued artistry over financial success. His strong support of the vibrant artistic community in Memphis has enabled many young artists to pursue their dreams.
January 4, 2010
Today’s hearing featured testimony from a number of current and retired NFL players, leading neuroscientists, as well as Mr. DeMaurice Smith, Executive Director of the NFL Players Association, Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder of the National Action Network, and Mr. Vincent R. Ferrara, Founder and CEO of Xenith, LLC, a leading football helmet manufacturer.