HR0568 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate the owners and employees of Shoreline Sightseeing in Chicago on the occasion of the company's 70th anniversary in 2009; and

WHEREAS, Shoreline Sightseeing was established in 1939 as a one-vessel operation, offering Lake Michigan Boat Tours that showcase the fabulous skyline of Chicago; now in its third generation of family ownership and operation, Shoreline has a fleet of 9 touring vessels and 10 water taxis, which offer regularly scheduled services and private charters; and

WHEREAS, Shoreline Sightseeing has long been at the forefront of innovation within its industry; in 1996, Shoreline brought the first Water Taxis to Chicago; in 1999, the company began its very successful Architecture Cruises on the Chicago River; between 1999 and 2003, Shoreline commissioned three brand new vessels for their touring fleet, the Star of Chicago, the Evening Star, and the Bright Star; Shoreline recently added two more custom-outfitted vessels to its fleet, the Celebration in 2005 and the Voyageur in 2006; and

WHEREAS, Shoreline Sightseeing will celebrate its 70th season with an expanded schedule of daily Architecture Cruises and Skyline Boat Tours, as well as a schedule of Sunset and Fireworks Cruises; and

WHEREAS, In its 70 years of operation, Shoreline Sightseeing has carried generations of Chicagoans, as well as passengers from just about every country in the world; the company plans to continue its legacy of top-quality service for many years to come; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate the owners and employees of Shoreline Sightseeing on the occasion of the company's 70th anniversary and wish them continued success and happiness in the future; and be it further

RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be presented to Chip and Matt Collopy as an expression of our esteem and respect.