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Congressional Tribute to Ahmet Ertegun
The Turkish Coalition of America leads an effort with members of the Congressional Black Caucus to pay tribute to the contributions by the late Ahmet Ertegun to breaking down racial barriers and for his life-long dedication to promoting African American music.
TCA would like to thank Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) for paying tribute to this great Turkish American in the United States Congress and including the following in the Congressional Record:
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Honoring Ahmet Ertegun
Hon. Alcee L. Hastings of Florida
in the House of Representatives
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Madam Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to a man who, without exaggeration, was called "the greatest record man of all time'' and whose great character and spirit made indelible contributions to the worldwide promotion of African-American music and American popular culture while also standing for racial equality and social justice. [More]
In March, Senator George V.Voinovich (R-OH) also paid tribute to Ahmet Ertegun in the Senate by recognizing his leadership in building the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, in the Senator's home town of Cleveland, as follows:
- Tribute to Ahmet Ertegun
Mr. VOINOVICH. Mr. President, I wish to honor a celebrated American pioneer, a legendary entrepreneur, a devotee, an integral cultivator of uniquely American music, and a great benefactor both to my home State of Ohio and my hometown of Cleveland, the late music executive Ahmet Ertegun. [More]
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