RESOLUTION HONORING RIC ADDY and SHAKE RATTLE & READ
Whereas, Ric Addy has operated Shake Rattle & Read at 4812 N. Broadway in Uptown since 1986 and will be closing his store to retire on May 21, 2016; and
Whereas, The City Council has been notified of his retirement by The Honorable James Cappleman, Alderman of the 46th Ward, and The Honorable Harry Osterman, Alderman of the 48th Ward; and
Whereas, In 1966, Ric's sister, Gail, opened the store as the "Book Box." Ric bought the store from his sister in 1986 and changed the name to reflect the addition of records; and
Whereas, Shake Rattle & Read has been a staple in the Uptown Entertainment District and has served as a destination for music lovers from around the city; and
Whereas, Shake Rattle & Read has been an Uptown institution and boasts famous customers, including The Ramones, Ryan Adams, Iggy Pop, and The Clash. Shake Rattle & Read has been featured on 'Wild Chicago', WGN TV news and CLTV's "Chicago's Best" TV program. The store has been called Chicago's Rock N' Roll bookstore and a 'Pop Culture Museum'
Whereas, owner Ric Addy has been a member of Business Partners - The Chamber for Uptown for thirty years and has served on the Board of Directors since 2009. He has been an ardent supporter of the Uptown business community, which is ever-thankful for his contributions to Uptown; and
Be it resolved, that we, the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, gathered here this day of May 18, 2016, do hereby honor Ric Addy and his store, Shake Rattle & Read; and
Be it further resolved, that a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Ric Addy.