IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1522 
Honoring the life, achievements, and contributions of Paul Newman. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 29, 2008 
Mr. SHAYS (for himself and Mr. COHEN) submitted the following resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Honoring the life, achievements, and contributions of Paul 
Newman. 
Whereas Paul Newman, a great American actor, film direc-
tor, entrepreneur, humanitarian, and automobile racing 
enthusiast, passed away on September 26, 2008; 
Whereas Paul Newman was born on January 26, 1925, in 
Shaker Heights, Ohio; 
Whereas following his service in the Navy during World War 
II in the Pacific theater, Paul Newman completed his de-
gree at Kenyon College and later at the Yale School of 
Drama; 
Whereas Paul Newman is considered one of America’s most 
accomplished actors and his career in film and on stage 
spanned over fifty years; 
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•HRES 1522 IH 
Whereas Paul Newman was nominated for ten Oscars, win-
ning Best Actor in 1986 for his role in The Color of 
Money and two honorary Oscars, the Humanitarian 
Award in 1993 and the Lifetime Achievement Award in 
1985; 
Whereas Paul Newman’s unparalleled acting talent and iconic 
blue eyes brought life to many memorable characters, in-
cluding ‘‘Hud’’, ‘‘Cool Hand Luke’’, ‘‘Butch Cassidy’’, 
‘‘Henry Gondorff’’, and ‘‘Fast Eddie’’; 
Whereas in 1982, Paul Newman co-founded Newman’s Own, 
a premium food and beverage company that began with 
salad dressings and has expanded to over 150 varieties 
of all-natural food and beverage products; 
Whereas Paul Newman was a dedicated philanthropist, do-
nating all of the profits from Newman’s Own sales for 
educational and charitable purposes, totaling over 
$250,000,000 in donations; 
Whereas Paul Newman founded eleven Hole in the Wall 
camps around the world, named for the outlaw gang 
made famous by Newman’s portrayal of Butch Cassidy in 
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, and dedicated to 
providing free recreation to children with cancer and 
other serious illnesses; 
Whereas Paul Newman founded the Scott Newman Founda-
tion for the prevention of drug abuse in 1978 after the 
death of his son; 
Whereas Paul Newman was a successful racecar driver and 
well-rounded athlete, winning several Sports Car Club of 
America national driving titles and competing in Daytona 
in 1995 on the occasion of his 70th birthday; 
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•HRES 1522 IH 
Whereas Paul Newman chose to live with his wife, Joanne 
Woodward, not in Hollywood, California, but in West-
port, Connecticut, where he was actively involved in com-
munity theater and charitable works; 
Whereas Paul Newman was beloved by his family, friends, 
and neighbors for his great generosity, good humor, and 
spirited charm; and 
Whereas Paul Newman’s humanitarian works and incom-
parable talents have made him an American icon who will 
never be forgotten: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives honors 
the life and accomplishments of Paul Newman for his 
many contributions to American film, theater, and philan-
thropy. 
Æ 
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