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HOUSE RESOLUTION

  
 
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    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 
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Representatives are pleased to congratulate the men and women 
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of The Second City comedy theatre on the 50th anniversary of 
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the groundbreaking company; and
  
 
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    WHEREAS, With stages in Chicago and Toronto, The Second 
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City is known for entertaining millions of people each year and 
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successfully launching the careers of many comedic stars; and
  
 
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    WHEREAS, The Second City has been nominated for over 120 
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Joseph Jefferson Awards in Chicago, over 35 Dora Awards, and 
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nearly 20 Canadian Comedy Awards in Toronto; the Second City 
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television series, SCTV, won an ACTRA award, two Emmy awards, 
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and garnered over 13 Emmy nominations during its 185 episode 
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run; and
  
 
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    WHEREAS, The Second City gives over $100,000 each year to 
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charities; and Second City Education provides professional 
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development training to thousands of young people, teachers, 
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and staff members each year; and
  
 
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    WHEREAS, Second City Theatricals produces many diverse 
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shows, including the popular "Rod Blagojevich, Superstar" and 
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"Barack Stars", that tour throughout the country; and
 
 


 






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    WHEREAS, Members of the cast have included: Alan Alda, Alan 
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Arkin, Ed Asner, Anne Meara, Jerry Stiller, Joan Rivers, Elaine 
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May, Mike Nichols, Fred Willard, Peter Boyle, Bill Murray, 
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Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell, Tina Fey, Bonnie Hunt, George 
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Wendt, and Dan Aykroyd; and the late John Belushi, John Candy, 
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Chris Farley, and Gilda Radner; and
  
 
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    WHEREAS, The Second City will celebrate its 50th 
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anniversary on December 16, 2009; therefore, be it
  
 
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    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 
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NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we 
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congratulate the men and women of The Second City on this 
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momentous anniversary; and be it further
  
 
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    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
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presented to The Second City as a symbol of our respect and 
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esteem.