HR0769 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate the men and women of The Second City comedy theatre on the 50th anniversary of the groundbreaking company; and

WHEREAS, With stages in Chicago and Toronto, The Second City is known for entertaining millions of people each year and successfully launching the careers of many comedic stars; and

WHEREAS, The Second City has been nominated for over 120 Joseph Jefferson Awards in Chicago, over 35 Dora Awards, and nearly 20 Canadian Comedy Awards in Toronto; the Second City television series, SCTV, won an ACTRA award, two Emmy awards, and garnered over 13 Emmy nominations during its 185 episode run; and

WHEREAS, The Second City gives over $100,000 each year to charities; and Second City Education provides professional development training to thousands of young people, teachers, and staff members each year; and

WHEREAS, Second City Theatricals produces many diverse shows, including the popular "Rod Blagojevich, Superstar" and "Barack Stars", that tour throughout the country; and

WHEREAS, Members of the cast have included: Alan Alda, Alan Arkin, Ed Asner, Anne Meara, Jerry Stiller, Joan Rivers, Elaine May, Mike Nichols, Fred Willard, Peter Boyle, Bill Murray, Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell, Tina Fey, Bonnie Hunt, George Wendt, and Dan Aykroyd; and the late John Belushi, John Candy, Chris Farley, and Gilda Radner; and

WHEREAS, The Second City will celebrate its 50th anniversary on December 16, 2009; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate the men and women of The Second City on this momentous anniversary; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to The Second City as a symbol of our respect and esteem.