HR0769 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate Illinois native and country music recording artist Brett Eldredge on the release of his new album, "Illinois"; and

WHEREAS, Brett Eldredge was born and raised in Paris, Illinois; his parents are Robin and Christopher Eldredge; and

WHEREAS, Brett Eldredge attended Elmhurst College in Elmhurst; after visiting Nashville to see his cousin perform, he transferred to Tennessee State University where he studied country music vocalists such as George Jones, Ray Price, and Vince Gill; and

WHEREAS, Brett Eldredge co-wrote "I Think I've Had Enough" with country music artist Gary Allan; in 2010, he released his first single, "Raymond", which debuted at Number 52 on the Hot Country Songs chart for the week ending October 16, 2010; and

WHEREAS, Brett Eldredge has had 3 Number 1 singles from his 2013 debut album "Bring You Back": "Don't Ya", "Beat of the Music", and "Mean to Me"; and

WHEREAS, On September 11, 2015, Brett Eldredge released a new album, titled "Illinois", which includes the song "Illinois"; according to Mr. Eldredge, the song is meant to capture the essence of what home really means; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Brett Eldredge on the release of his new album, "Illinois", and honor him for his success in the world of country music and his strong connection to the State of Illinois; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Brett Eldredge as a symbol of our admiration and respect for all of his success in country music and for his contributions to the State of Illinois.