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SR0486
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SENATE RESOLUTION

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WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate wish to
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congratulate the Greater Auburn-Gresham Development
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Corporation (GAGDC) on the occasion of its 20th anniversary of
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hosting the 79th Street Renaissance Festival; and

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WHEREAS, GAGDC was founded to foster and promote the
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revitalization of the Greater Auburn-Gresham community by
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mobilizing resources to improve the quality of life for
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residents and stakeholders; and

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WHEREAS, GAGDC advances this mission through its pillars
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of economic development, housing, education, health and
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wellness, and community engagement, all of which are reflected
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in the values and impact of the festival; and

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WHEREAS, Since its inception, the 79th Street Renaissance
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Festival has become the longest-running, Black family-friendly
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festival on the South Side of Chicago, drawing nearly 20,000
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attendees annually; and

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WHEREAS, For over two decades, the 79th Street Renaissance
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Festival has welcomed thousands of local businesses and
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vendors, generating an economic impact of more than five
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million dollars and creating opportunities for growth,

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entrepreneurship, and community investment; and

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WHEREAS, The 79th Street Renaissance Festival has built a
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remarkable reputation for safety and unity, maintaining zero
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acts of violence in its 20-year history and offering families
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a joyful and secure event to close out the summer season; and

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WHEREAS, The 79th Street Renaissance Festival has hosted a
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number of world-class entertainers, including Anthony
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Hamilton, Adina Howard, Raheem Devaughn, CeCe Peniston, Alicia
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Myers, Chub Rock, Christopher Williams, Tamela Mann, Jonathan
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McReynolds, and Kierra Sheard, and this year the festival will
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be welcoming Chicago's own international superstar, Chaka
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Khan, to headline the 20th anniversary celebration; and

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WHEREAS, The 79th Street Renaissance Festival is also
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deeply committed to service, providing meals annually to more
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than 500 seniors at the Seniors Corner and donating backpacks
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and food to over 500 children at the Kids Corner; and

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WHEREAS, The 79th Street Renaissance Festival's iconic
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60-foot Ferris wheel, the only one on Chicago's South Side and
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a featured symbol in the festival's trademarked logo, has
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become a source of joy, pride, and tradition for generations
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of festivalgoers; and

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WHEREAS, The 79th Street Renaissance Festival stands as a
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living expression of GAGDC's mission and pillars, serving as a
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symbol of Auburn-Gresham's cultural pride, economic vitality,
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and community resilience, enriching the lives of residents and
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visitors while showcasing the best of Chicago's South Side;
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and

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WHEREAS, The 20th Annual 79th Street Renaissance Festival
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will be held on September 6, 2025; therefore, be it

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RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL
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ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate the
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Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation (GAGDC) on
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achieving its 20th anniversary of hosting the 79th Street
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Renaissance Festival, and we thank GAGDC for its enduring
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contributions to community, culture, safety, and celebration.

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