Record #: R2019-416   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 6/12/2019 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 6/12/2019
Title: Congratulations extended to Society of American Magicians Chicago on 100th anniversary
Sponsors: Tunney, Thomas
Attachments: 1. R2019-416.pdf

City Council Meeting - June 12, 2019

 

RESOLUTION

2019 JUN 10 PM 2'. 03

WHEREAS, The .Society of American Magicians, founded on May 10, 1902, in Martinka's famous magic s'hip^jh^Ne^Yp'rk" City, New York, is the oldest and most prestigious magical society in the world; and ' 1

 

WHEREAS, for over a century it has promoted the ideals shared by Kellar, Houdini, Thurston and more than 47,000 others world-wide who have held membership in the society; and

 

WHEREAS, those ideals include the elevation of the Art of Magic, the promotion of harmony among magicians, and the opposition of the unnecessary public exposure of magical effects; and

 

WHEREAS, the Society of American Magicians offers the opportunity to unite and associate with leaders in the World of Magic - not only professionals, but amateurs, manufacturers, magic dealers, book authors and magic collectors; and

 

WHEREAS, through its monthly publications, annual conventions, and with almost 300 Assemblies throughout the world, the Society of American Magicians provides the necessary forum for the advancement of magic through discussions, lectures, research, performances, and exchange of magic secrets within the magic community; and

 

WHEREAS, to promote those endeavors the Society of American Magicians presents awards and fellowships in recognition of outstanding achievement in the Art of Magic; and

 

WHEREAS, in this year, 2019, the Chicago Assembly of the Society of American Magicians celebrates its 100th anniversary and still possess the original charter document from August 14, 1919, signed by then-National President Houdini; and

 

WHEREAS, the Society of American Magicians is recognizing the centennial of the Chicago Assembly by holding its annual meeting in Chicago on June 27th to 29th, 2019, and celebrates Chicago's prominent role and contributions to shaping the art of magic; and

 

WHEREAS, 44th Ward Alderman Thomas Tunney has informed this body of the momentous occasion; now, therefore

 

BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the Mayor and Members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, assembled this 12th day of June 2019, do hereby honor and salute the Society of American Magicians Chicago Assembly on the occasion of its 100th anniversary, and welcome all members to the Chicago Celebration 2019; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the Society of American Magicians Chicago Chapter, as a sign of our recognition of the 100th anniversary of its founding.