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| 1 | SENATE RESOLUTION | ||||||
| 2 | WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate wish to | ||||||
| 3 | congratulate the Rialto Square Theatre on the occasion of its | ||||||
| 4 | 100th anniversary; and | ||||||
| 5 | WHEREAS, The Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet stands as one | ||||||
| 6 | of the State's most treasured cultural and architectural | ||||||
| 7 | landmarks, first opening its doors in 1926 as a grand movie | ||||||
| 8 | palace and vaudeville venue; and | ||||||
| 9 | WHEREAS, The Rialto Square Theatre, designed in the | ||||||
| 10 | opulent style of the era, has long been celebrated for its | ||||||
| 11 | remarkable interior, historic significance, and enduring | ||||||
| 12 | beauty, earning recognition as a symbol of artistic excellence | ||||||
| 13 | and community pride; and | ||||||
| 14 | WHEREAS, The Rialto Square Theatre has served as a vital | ||||||
| 15 | center for the performing arts for 100 years, hosting | ||||||
| 16 | countless performances, concerts, films, and community events | ||||||
| 17 | that have enriched the cultural life of Joliet, Will County, | ||||||
| 18 | and the entire State of Illinois; and | ||||||
| 19 | WHEREAS, The Rialto Square Theatre has demonstrated | ||||||
| 20 | extraordinary resilience, having been lovingly restored and | ||||||
| 21 | preserved through the dedicated efforts of community leaders, | ||||||
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| 1 | preservationists, and supporters committed to safeguarding its | ||||||
| 2 | legacy for future generations; and | ||||||
| 3 | WHEREAS, The Rialto Square Theatre continues to inspire | ||||||
| 4 | audiences and foster a shared appreciation for the arts, | ||||||
| 5 | history, and civic engagement, standing as a testament to the | ||||||
| 6 | enduring importance of cultural institutions in strengthening | ||||||
| 7 | communities; therefore, be it | ||||||
| 8 | RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL | ||||||
| 9 | ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate the | ||||||
| 10 | Rialto Square Theatre on the occasion of its 100th | ||||||
| 11 | anniversary, celebrating a century of artistic achievement, | ||||||
| 12 | historic preservation, and community service; and be it | ||||||
| 13 | further | ||||||
| 14 | RESOLVED, That we commend all those who have contributed | ||||||
| 15 | to the success and preservation of the Rialto Square Theatre | ||||||
| 16 | over the past century, and we extend our best wishes for its | ||||||
| 17 | continued vitality and success for generations to come; and be | ||||||
| 18 | it further | ||||||
| 19 | RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be | ||||||
| 20 | presented to the representatives of the Rialto Square Theatre | ||||||
| 21 | as a symbol of our respect and esteem. | ||||||