HR0455 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to congratulate George Andros, founder of Music Plant Records, on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the company in 2013; and

WHEREAS, George Andros, more famously known as Georgie Porgie, is a singer/songwriter, recording artist, record producer, independent dance music recording mogul, and one of the hottest dance music remixers in Chicago; and

WHEREAS, Georgie Porgie was greatly instrumental during the infancy of house music, which began in Chicago in the early 1980s; over the years, his talents have expanded into all aspects of the music business and he has gone on to create his own blend of Chicago dance beats and infectious rhythmic grooves; and

WHEREAS, Georgie Porgie, a former local DJ, debuted with the release of "Baby Come Back to Me", and started climbing charts with "Let the Music Pump You Up", followed by the hit singles "Everybody Must Party", "I'm in Love", and "Don't Want You"; and

WHEREAS, Georgie Porgie's uplifting songs of love, life, and strength reflect the hopes and dreams of many in which he translates so eloquently through his gift of music; he has performed for tens of thousands of fans in dance clubs, festivals, and theaters in countries such as Italy, Spain, United Kingdom, Brazil, Portugal, Greece, Canada, Switzerland, and Japan; and

WHEREAS, Georgie Porgie lends his remixing talents to pop, urban, and dance artists alike; his ability to write gives him an advantage as a songwriter and a remixer for highly lyrical songs; and

WHEREAS, As the label head of Music Plant Group, Georgie Porgie has collaborated with dance music legends such as Linda Clifford, Suzanne Palmer, Pepper Mashay, and Barbara Tucker; and

WHEREAS, In 2010, Billboard Magazine named Georgie Porgie a Top 10 Dance Artist of the Decade along the likes of Madonna, Beyonce, and others; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate George Andros on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of Music Plant Records and wish him continued success and happiness in the future; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to George Andros as a symbol of our esteem and respect.