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| HOUSE RESOLUTION
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| WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of |
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| Representatives wish to recognize James "Jimmy" Jones of |
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| Belleville for his many contributions to music and the arts; |
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| and
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| WHEREAS, Mr. Jones is a seasoned professional entertainer |
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| with more that 40 years of experience in the music industry; he |
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| is also an accomplished author of "Sweet-Hot-Blue"; and
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| WHEREAS, From 1951 to 1954, Mr. Jones entertained the |
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| United States Troops in Guam and Japan with the "Just Rhythm |
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| Show"; and
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| WHEREAS, Upon returning home in 1954, he began his career |
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| with Jimmilyn Records in Belleville, a full service recording |
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| company; he is the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating |
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| Officer and provides his management experience in studio |
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| production; he has worked with such recording artists as the |
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| late Tab Smith, and gospel singer, Mahalia Jackson; and
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| WHEREAS, Mr. Jones taught music theory and arranging at |
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| Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville for two years; and
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| WHEREAS, Mr. Jones has been married to his wife, Mrs. Nancy |
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| L. Jones, for 25 years; they have 8 foster children, Lakia, |
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| Latricia, Chantay, Timyra, Christopher, Joshua, Keontee, and |
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| Donte'; and
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| WHEREAS, Mr. Jones and his family are faithful members of |
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| St. Henry Catholic Church in Belleville; and
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| WHEREAS, A special tribute will be held at the East St. |
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| Louis Senior High School Auditorium on June 27, 2004 in honor |
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| of James "Jimmy" Jones's dedication and his many years of |