HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 44 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE SMITH (68). 7149H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk
AN ACT Relating to Redd Foxx day.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the state of Missouri, as follows:
WHEREAS, Redd Foxx was one of the most influential comedians in American 2 history and a true St. Louis original; and 3 4 WHEREAS, rising from poverty and segregation, Foxx built a groundbreaking career 5 by telling the truth without apology. Known as "the King of the Party Records", Foxx 6 released dozens of best-selling comedy albums that shaped modern stand-up and influenced 7 generations of performers; and 8 9 WHEREAS, his fearless humor tackled race, class, aging, and everyday struggles 10 with sharp wit and unmatched timing; and 11 12 WHEREAS, Foxx became a household name as Fred Sanford on Sanford and Son, 13 where his legendary catchphrase "I’m coming to join you, Elizabeth!" entered popular 14 culture; and 15 16 WHEREAS, he broke barriers for Black performers in primetime television while 17 insisting on authenticity and dignity; and 18 19 WHEREAS, beyond the spotlight, Foxx quietly mentored young comedians and 20 helped others find their footing: 21 HCR 44 2
22 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the members of the House of 23 Representatives of the One Hundred Third General Assembly, Second Regular Session, the 24 Senate concurring therein, hereby designate December ninth each year as "Redd Foxx Day" 25 in Missouri, in recognition of the bold, honest, and unforgettable man who changed comedy 26 forever; and 27 28 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be sent to the Governor for his 29 approval or rejection pursuant to the Missouri Constitution. ✔