Madam President, it is with deep sadness that I
come to the floor to pay tribute to my friend and great supporter,
Jerry Perenchio. Along with my wife, Cindy, I offer my sincerest
condolences to Margie and Jerry's three children, five grandchildren,
and three great-grandchildren as they mourn the loss of a man whose
brilliant talent and business success were only surpassed by his
humility and generosity. Jerry's incredible life and career epitomize the American dream. The
grandson of Italian immigrants, Jerry spent time at military school
before graduating from UCLA and joining the U.S. Air Force as a fighter
pilot. Jerry pursued his goal of working in show business by taking a
job in the mailroom at a talent agency.
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