ILLINOIS REGISTER 10091
09
PROCLAMATIONS
WHEREAS, every year since that tragedy, on the second Saturday in July – the Saturday
nearest the anniversary of the crash – the members of the American Legion Post
11 of Mount Holly have kept the promise their preceding comrades made and
celebrated Captain Emilio Carranza without fail; and
WHEREAS, the 81st Captain Emilio Carranza Memorial Service will be held on July 11 this
year:
THEREFORE, I, Pat Quinn, Governor of the State of Illinois, do hereby proclaim July 11, 2009
as CAPTAIN EMILIO CARRANZA DAY in Illinois, in recognition of this pioneering
aviation hero.
Issued by the Governor June 23, 2009
Filed by the Secretary of State June 26, 2009
2009-211
Country Music Day
WHEREAS, the Illinois Country Music Association exists to promote Country, Gospel,
Bluegrass and Western music in Illinois; and
WHEREAS, the Illinois Country Music Association promotes shows and benefits for various
causes, and works in cooperation with the Illinois Country Music Museum and
Hall of Fame; and
WHEREAS, the Illinois Country Music Association recognizes the musical achievements of
country artists, in addition to encouraging new and established artists in their
profession; and
WHEREAS, on June 28, the Illinois Country Music Association will hold the 20th Anniversary
People's Choice Awards Show in Stanford, Illinois, at which time the winners of
42 awards, including the Illinois Country Music Entertainer of the Year, will be
announced:
THEREFORE, I, Pat Quinn, Governor of the State of Illinois, do hereby proclaim June 28, 2009
as COUNTRY MUSIC DAY in Illinois, in recognition of the artistic talents and cultural
contributions of Illinois' country music artists.
Issued by the Governor June 23, 2009
Filed by the Secretary of State June 26, 2009
