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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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