Honoring Walker Percy of Covington, Louisiana, as one of the finest writers of the 20th century.

Expresses the sense of the Congress that Walker Percy of Covington, Louisiana, be remembered as one of the finest writers and contributors to the culture of the United States of the 20th century.

 
CON 358 IH
101st CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. CON. RES.  358
Honoring Walker Percy of Covington, Louisiana, as one of the finest writers
of the 20th century.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
July 30, 1990
Mr. LIVINGSTON submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Services
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Honoring Walker Percy of Covington, Louisiana, as one of the finest writers
of the 20th century.
Whereas Walker Percy of Covington, Louisiana, authored six novels and two books
of essays in a writing career that spanned three decades, thereby establishing
himself as one of the preeminent 20th century writers in the United States;
Whereas Walker Percy earned his fame by perceptively analyzing the burdens
inherent in liberty and by exploring the good and evil in the character
of mankind;
Whereas Walker Percy worked diligently throughout his life to help aspiring
young writers break into the difficult world of publishing, spending many
Thursday afternoons at a local restaurant advising them and discussing
their work;
Whereas Walker Percy's long list of citations includes the National Book
Award, the University of Notre Dame's Laetare Medal, and honorary degrees from
Tulane, Loyola, and Marquette Universities, as well as from the University
of the South;
Whereas in 1988, Pope John Paul II, in recognition of Walker Percy's
abilities and insight, named him to the Pontifical Council for Culture,
the only citizen of the United States so honored;
Whereas Walker Percy traveled to Washington in 1989 to give the National
Endowment for the Humanities' prestigious Jefferson lecture and gave a
brilliant speech extolling the importance of the English language;
Whereas Walker Percy's distinguished academic background included graduation
from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Columbia University's
College of Physicians and Surgeons; and
Whereas Walker Percy died this year at the age of 73: Now, therefore, be it
  Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That it
  is the sense of the Congress that Walker Percy of Covington, Louisiana,
  be remembered as one of the finest writers and contributors to the culture
  of the United States of the 20th century.