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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3 Representatives are pleased to congratulate Willard Wigan on
4 the occasion of the upcoming exhibition of his micro art works
5 at the Nicole Gallery in Chicago; and
 
6     WHEREAS, Willard Wigan was born in Birmingham, England in
7 1957 and began his artistic life at a tender age; suffering
8 from dyslexia and learning difficulties, he struggled at
9 school; seeking to find solace from his woes, he began creating
10 art of such minute proportions that it virtually could not be
11 seen with the naked eye; and
 
12     WHEREAS, Willard Wigan's talents have been recognized by
13 the world leading Technology, Entertainment, Design Institute,
14 where Mr. Wigan was invited as a guest speaker to the world
15 conference in July of 2009; his works have been described my
16 many as the "Eighth Wonder of the World"; and
 
17     WHEREAS, Willard Wigan's micro-sculptures are the
18 centerpiece of an exhibition at the Nicole Gallery in Chicago;
19 up to 20 pieces of Mr. Wigan's art will be shown at the
20 exhibition from September 3 through October 2, 2009; and
 
21     WHEREAS, Willard Wigan's incredible talents serve as an

 

 

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1 inspirational story of triumphing over adversity; Mr. Wigan
2 serves as a role model to countless young artists throughout
3 the world; therefore, be it
 
4     RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
5 NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
6 congratulate Willard Wigan on the occasion of the upcoming
7 exhibition of his micro art works and wish continued success in
8 his future endeavors; and be it further
 
9     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
10 presented to Willard Wigan as a symbol of our esteem and
11 respect.