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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3 Representatives wish to congratulate Lee DeWyze as the winner
4 of the ninth season of the reality television singing
5 competition American Idol; and
 
6     WHEREAS, Lee DeWyze was born on April 2, 1986 in Mount
7 Prospect; he attended St. James Catholic Elementary School in
8 Arlington Heights, Prospect High, and Forest View Alternative
9 School; and
 
10     WHEREAS, Lee DeWyze began singing at an early age; he later
11 formed the Lee DeWyze Band, which recorded two albums for WuLi
12 Records; and
 
13     WHEREAS, Lee DeWyze auditioned for American Idol at
14 Chicago's United Center in June of 2009; he was one of only 13
15 singers from the Chicago auditions to advance to the next round
16 of competition; and
 
17     WHEREAS, Lee DeWyze received praise from a multitude of
18 music industry talents and executives for his performances
19 throughout American Idol; and
 
20     WHEREAS, Lee DeWyze was named the winner of the 9th season

 

 

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1 of American Idol by garnering the highest number of viewer
2 votes; and
 
3     WHEREAS, The State of Illinois was proud to welcome Lee
4 DeWyze back to the Chicago area as part of his American Idol
5 Homecoming Day; he was honored with a parade in his hometown of
6 Mount Prospect, performed at Arlington Park, and threw out the
7 first pitch at Wrigley Field; therefore, be it
 
8     RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
9 NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
10 congratulate Lee DeWyze for being named the winner of the 9th
11 season of American Idol and wish him continued success in his
12 musical career; and be it further
 
13     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
14 presented to Lee DeWyze as a symbol of our esteem and respect.