HR0990 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to honor the Shen Yun Performing Arts show; and

WHEREAS, Shen Yun Performing Arts is the world's premier traditional Chinese dance and music company; and

WHEREAS, Shen Yun introduces audiences to a world of heavenly realms, ancient heroes, and the themes of virtue, compassion, and courage; and

WHEREAS, For 5,000 years of Chinese history, China's divinely imparted culture, including Chinese dance, music, and other art forms, was continuously refined as its elegance developed; and

WHEREAS, The Shen Yun show aims to be a showcase of traditional Chinese culture, a platform for cross-cultural understanding between the East and West, and a unifying event for all people interested in Chinese culture and performing arts; and

WHEREAS, The State of Illinois prides itself on having a thriving arts community, as well as audiences that truly appreciate the beauty of our diversity; and

WHEREAS, Shen Yun shows will be held at the Rosemont Theatre in Rosemont on February 13 and 14, 2016, the Sangamon Auditorium in Springfield on February 24, 2016, the Coronado Performing Arts Center in Rockford on March 11 and 12, 2016, the Civic Opera House in Chicago on March 15, 2016, and the Peoria Civic Center in Peoria on April 20, 2016; Shen Yun shows are sponsored by the Mid-USA Falun Dafa Association, an organization dedicated to the promotion and practice of the principles of "Truthfulness, Compassion, and Tolerance" and that endeavors to extend far and wide these most precious and noble human ideals, and by Sound of Hope Radio, an independent Chinese-language media company and a not-for-profit organization dedicated to facilitating cross-cultural communications between the East and West and assisting the public in their search for valuable cultural knowledge; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we honor the Shen Yun Performing Arts troupe, thank them for their visits to the State of Illinois, and wish them continued success in all their endeavors; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the Shen Yun Performing Arts troupe as a symbol of our respect and esteem.