HR0502 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to show their support for the Jazz in the Park for Charity 2009 event at Bicentennial Park in the historic Village of Olympia Fields on July 26, 2009; and

WHEREAS, Jazz in the Park for Charity 2009 is a 4-hour event, which features an eclectic variety of free food and beverages from local restaurants, a silent auction, and door prizes, all of which make this signature event memorable for its attendees; and

WHEREAS, The live jazz performances include world and nationally renowned artists, including the headliner, guitarist Nick Colionne, song stylist Ava Logan, and jazz and world music performers, the Afro-Semitic Experience; and

WHEREAS, Jazz in the Park for Charity 2009 is partially supported by a generous grant from the Charlene Davis Theater Fund of the Anita M. Stone Jewish Community Center; and

WHEREAS, Jazz in the Park for Charity 2009 is a collaborative effort of a dedicated and diverse group of volunteers and organizations; and

WHEREAS, The profits of Jazz in the Park for Charity 2009 will benefit a number of effective, not-for-profit groups in the Southland specializing in healthcare, social and community services, good government, and education, including the CANN Academy of Nursing, the Cooperative Jewish Council, Grand Prairie Services, the Center for Multi-Cultural Communities, the Twenty Pearls Foundation of the Lambda Tau Omega Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, the JASSAC Charitable Foundation, Inc., the Sertoma Centre, the JESF Foundation of the Theta Rho Omega Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, the League of Women Voters of the Homewood/Flossmoor Area, the South Suburban Chicago Links, and SouthSTAR Services; and

WHEREAS, Jazz in the Park for Charity was founded years ago by Martin and Lois Anthonisen, who held the first event in the backyard of their home; their dedication to charitable organizations and community service is appreciated by citizens across the entire Southland; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we show our support for the Jazz in the Park for Charity event on July 26, 2009 and wish continued good fortune and success in the future to all groups involved; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the organizers of the Jazz in the Park for Charity event as a symbol of our respect and esteem.