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Senate
Resolution 418
By:
Senators Brown of the 26th, Butler of the 55th, Fort of the 39th, Seay of the
34th, Thomas of the 2nd and others
A
RESOLUTION
Remembering
and honoring the life of Mr. Ossie Davis; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Mr. Ossie Davis will be remembered as a legendary figure on the stage and the
silver screen; and
WHEREAS,
in 1950, he appeared in his first film, "No Way Out," and over the course of his
lifetime held key roles in television series "Roots: The Next Generation,"
"Martin Luther King: The Dream and the Drum," and "The Stand" and appeared in
Spike Lee movies such as "Do the Right Thing" and "Jungle Fever";
and
WHEREAS,
his commanding presence earned the respect and admiration of his colleagues and
the acclaim of audiences everywhere; and
WHEREAS,
in addition to his amazing career as an actor, he also touched audiences as a
writer, director, and producer for both the theater and Hollywood;
and
WHEREAS,
among his most notable Broadway appearances was his portrayal of the title
character in "Purlie Victorious," a satirical look at racial stereotypes which
he wrote; and
WHEREAS,
he took a deep concern in civil rights issues and was a determined advocate for
African Americans in the entertainment industry; and
WHEREAS,
he was a faithful and devoted husband to his wife, the renowned actress Ruby
Dee, with whom he enjoyed more than five decades of professional triumphs and
marital bliss.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body join to
express their sincere regret and sorrow at the passing of Mr. Ossie Davis and
extend their sincere condolences to his
family.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the family of Mr. Ossie Davis.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the family of Mr. Ossie Davis.