HR1300 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, On Wednesday, March 19, 2008, the Academy of Country Music announced that the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet had been nominated in the category of Venue of the Year; and

WHEREAS, The Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet has hosted country music legends Loretta Lynn, George Jones, Billy Ray Cyrus, and Vince Gill; they have also hosted rising stars such as Sara Evans, Taylor Swift, LeAnn Rimes, and Jewel; and

WHEREAS, In addition to music stars, the Rialto Square Theatre has hosted comedians ranging from Rodney Carrington to members of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour, including Bill Engvall, Ron White, and Jeff Foxworthy; and

WHEREAS, The Rialto Square Theatre is one of five nominees for Venue of the Year; and

WHEREAS, The historic theatre originally opened in 1926 and is a stunning reflection of Greek, Roman, and Byzantine architecture; and

WHEREAS, The Rialto is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and has been called one of the ten most beautiful theatres in the nation; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate the staff and management of the Rialto Square Theatre, in Joliet on this honor; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Randy Green, General Manager of the Rialto Square Theatre and the Will County Metropolitan Exposition and Auditorium Authority.