WASHINGTON-U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken on Wednesday announced that the Senate resolution they introduced honoring Prince passed the Senate. The Senate resolution honored the life of Prince Rogers Nelson and his achievements as a musician, composer, innovator and cultural icon, a news release said.
"While the Senate may disagree on a lot of issues, today we agreed on one: Prince was a one-of-a-kind artist, fiercely independent and uniquely talented," Klobuchar said. "For Minnesotans, Prince was our superstar next door. He made 'Purple Rain' a household name, First Avenue a landmark, and brought international fame to Minnesota's music scene. He will be missed."
Franken also gave a tribute to Prince in the release.
"Prince was an incredible musician, a fiercely proud Minnesotan, and a legendary artist who was beloved by people all over the world," said Franken. "Since his untimely death, the outpouring of appreciation for Prince speaks volumes to his influence on modern culture and also to the importance of the arts to so many people. I'm glad we were able to do something in the Senate to honor this true Minnesota icon."
