HR0539 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Chicago will host Gay Games VII from July 15, 2006, to July 22, 2006, as the Games return to North America for the first time in 12 years; and

WHEREAS, Gay Games VII will feature 14,000 participants, competition in 30 sports, world-class athletes and artists, band and choral performances, nightly medal ceremonies, a week-long arts festival, parties, and spectacular opening and closing ceremonies showcasing entertainment, pageantry, and a parade of participants from more than 70 countries; and

WHEREAS, The Gay Games are open to anyone and have a 25-year history; there are no qualifying events or minimum or maximum requirements; and

WHEREAS, Gay Games VI was held in Sydney in 2002 and had an $80 million impact on the local economy and 12,979 registered participants; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we recognize the organizers, participants, and attendees of Gay Games VII in Chicago, and we wish a successful event for all; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Chicago Games, Inc., the Gay Games VII host committee.