HR0225 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to honor the Shen Yun Performing Arts show, held at the Civic Opera House in Chicago on April 15 and 24, 2011; and

WHEREAS, Shen Yun Performing Arts is the world's premier traditional Chinese dance and music company; and

WHEREAS, Shen Yun introduces audiences to a world of heavenly realms, ancient heroes, and the themes of virtue, compassion, and courage; and

WHEREAS, For 5,000 years of Chinese history, China's divinely imparted culture, including Chinese dance, music, and other art forms, was continuously refined as its elegance developed; and

WHEREAS, The Shen Yun show in Chicago aims to be a showcase of traditional Chinese culture, a platform for cross-cultural understanding between the East and West, and a unifying event for all people interested in Chinese culture and performing arts; and

WHEREAS, The State of Illinois prides itself on having a thriving arts community, as well as audiences that truly appreciate the beauty of our diversity; and

WHEREAS, The Mid-USA Falun Dafa Association is dedicated to the promotion and practice of the principles of "Truthfulness, Compassion, and Tolerance," and endeavors to extend far and wide these most precious and noble human ideals; and

WHEREAS, The Sound of Hope Radio is an independent Chinese-language media company and a not-for-profit organization dedicated to facilitating cross-cultural communications between the East and West, and to assisting the public in their search for valuable cultural knowledge; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we welcome the Shen Yun Performing Arts troupe to the State of Illinois and wish them continued success in all their endeavors; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the Sen Yun Performing Arts troupe as a symbol of our respect and esteem.