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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3 Representatives are pleased to congratulate George "Georgie
4 Porgie" Andros on the occasion of being named one of Billboard
5 Magazine's Top 10 Dance Artists of the Decade; and
 
6     WHEREAS, In March of 1993, Georgie Porgie created the Music
7 Plant Group, a management company with its own label,
8 production, and distribution arms; after 16 years of hard work,
9 the Chicago-based company has become the longest standing dance
10 label in the United States; and
 
11     WHEREAS, Georgie Porgie's company has released countless
12 worldwide hits and has written and produced works for major
13 artists such as Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Crystal Waters,
14 the Spice Girls, Mary J. Blige, Jody Watley, Zhane, Tag Team,
15 R. Kelly, and Ivy Queen, among many others; his own records
16 have reached #1 on the International Dance Club Charts and
17 Dance/Pop Radio Charts and have enjoyed great success in over
18 14 countries; and
 
19     WHEREAS, Georgie Porgie is one of only 2 males to be picked
20 as a Top Dance Artist of the Decade; unlike the other musicians
21 on the list, he has reached this distinguished position without
22 the benefit of a major music label; and
 

 

 

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1     WHEREAS, Georgie Porgie's intense commitment to his craft
2 and his immense talent have earned him the title of "The
3 Ambassador of Dance Music"; therefore, be it
 
4     RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
5 NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
6 congratulate George "Georgie Porgie" Andros on the occasion of
7 being named one of Billboard Magazine's Top 10 Dance Artists of
8 the Decade and wish him continued success and happiness in the
9 future; and be it further
 
10     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
11 presented to George "Georgie Porgie" Andros as a symbol of our
12 esteem and respect.