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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3 Representatives are pleased to congratulate the men and women
4 of The Second City comedy theatre on the 50th anniversary of
5 the groundbreaking company; and
 
6     WHEREAS, With stages in Chicago and Toronto, The Second
7 City is known for entertaining millions of people each year and
8 successfully launching the careers of many comedic stars; and
 
9     WHEREAS, The Second City has been nominated for over 120
10 Joseph Jefferson Awards in Chicago, over 35 Dora Awards, and
11 nearly 20 Canadian Comedy Awards in Toronto; the Second City
12 television series, SCTV, won an ACTRA award, two Emmy awards,
13 and garnered over 13 Emmy nominations during its 185 episode
14 run; and
 
15     WHEREAS, The Second City gives over $100,000 each year to
16 charities; and Second City Education provides professional
17 development training to thousands of young people, teachers,
18 and staff members each year; and
 
19     WHEREAS, Second City Theatricals produces many diverse
20 shows, including the popular "Rod Blagojevich, Superstar" and
21 "Barack Stars", that tour throughout the country; and
 

 

 

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1     WHEREAS, Members of the cast have included: Alan Alda, Alan
2 Arkin, Ed Asner, Anne Meara, Jerry Stiller, Joan Rivers, Elaine
3 May, Mike Nichols, Fred Willard, Peter Boyle, Bill Murray,
4 Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell, Tina Fey, Bonnie Hunt, George
5 Wendt, and Dan Aykroyd; and the late John Belushi, John Candy,
6 Chris Farley, and Gilda Radner; and
 
7     WHEREAS, The Second City will celebrate its 50th
8 anniversary on December 16, 2009; therefore, be it
 
9     RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
10 NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
11 congratulate the men and women of The Second City on this
12 momentous anniversary; and be it further
 
13     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
14 presented to The Second City as a symbol of our respect and
15 esteem.