United States House Representative Laura Richardson (D-CA), added a statement Monday into the Congressional Record honoring Whitney Houston and Don Cornelius for their massive contributions to American popular culture.
“She will always be remembered as one of the greatest voices who ever graced the Earth,” Richardson stated regarding Houston, who died of presently unknown causes February 11th. “To have heard the voice of Whitney Houston was to have witnessed singing perfection. My heart goes out to her daughter, Bobbi Kristina, and all of her family and friends who are mourning the loss of this remarkable woman.”
Richardson also took time Monday to enter a statement honoring Don Cornelius, the legendary “Soul Train” host who fatally shot himself earlier this month in his Los Angeles home.
Regarding Cornelius, Richardson said “As one of the millions of young girls who tuned in every week to ‘Soul Train’ to sing and dance along with that week’s musical guests, I want to express my heartfelt thanks to Don Cornelius for the sheer joy and happiness he brought to so many people and for ‘Soul Train’s’ positive impact in bringing people of diverse backgrounds together around their shared love of good music and dance.” Cornelius died of a fatal gun shot to the head earlier this month.
“Don Cornelius lived a consequential life. He made a difference,” Richardson said. “And for that, I conclude by wishing him, as he always concluded each ‘Soul Train’ show by wishing us, as always, ‘peace, love and soul!'”