SR0817 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Taylor Alison Swift was born on December 13, 1989 in Wymossing, Pennsylvania; and

WHEREAS, At 16 years old, Taylor Swift released her first album and became one of the youngest and brightest entertainers in the country-pop industry; and

WHEREAS, In the course of her young career, Taylor Swift has sold over 10 million albums; and

WHEREAS, Taylor Swift wrote or co-wrote all of the songs that are on her platinum-selling debut album and is the first female country artist to have accomplished this; and

WHEREAS, Taylor Swift, nicknamed "T-Swizzle", has won 62 of the 94 major awards that she has been nominated for; the list of awards that Taylor has won include 6 American Music Awards, 5 CMT Music Awards, 4 Grammy Awards, and 3 MTV Video Music Awards; and

WHEREAS, Taylor Swift owns the record for the most awarded album in country history with her album, "Fearless", that was released in November of 2008; and

WHEREAS, In 2009, Taylor Swift was named Artist of the Year by Billboard Magazine; and

WHEREAS, Taylor Swift is recognized as an honest, caring, and well-mannered role model who loves her fans; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we designate May 8, 2010 as Taylor Swift Day in the State of Illinois; and be it further

RESOLVED, That we urge the people of the State of Illinois to use Taylor Swift's conduct and accomplishments in the spotlight as a guide for their personal achievements throughout their lives; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Taylor Swift as a symbol of our esteem and respect.