RESOLUTION HONORING THE 12TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE"; THE GOSPEL MUSIC ACCORDING TO CHICAGO MASS CHOIR
WHEREAS, Dennis E. Cole along with Mother Ann Yancy were blessed with the 'vision' to found Gospel Music According to Chicago (GMAC) Mass Choir; and
WHEREAS, This august body has been informed of this occasion by the Honorable Stephanie D. Coleman, Alderman ofthe 16th Ward; and
WHEREAS, On December 14, 2006, the first Executive Committee meeting of GMAC Mass Choir was held at Sweet Holy Spirit Church with the support of Bishop Larry D. Trotter; and
WHEREAS, GMAC Mass Choir works to keep Chicago in the forefront of the gospel music industry and to continue its legacy as the "Gospel Capital of the World" and the "Mecca of Gospel Music"; and
WHEREAS, GMAC Mass Choir highlights the past and present contributions of Chicago gospel and how it connects to the great Chicago gospel music legacy both nationally and internationally; and
WHEREAS, GMAC Mass Choir salutes the "Living Legends" who have made and still make significant contributions to Chicago Gospel music, by sponsoring a unity day which bridges the gap and provides a dialogue between generations, while engaging all denominations and ethnicities; and
WHEREAS, GMAC Mass Choir strives to maintain and preserve the true and rich sounds of what made Chicago gospel music unique and ground breaking; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and members ofthe City Council ofthe City of Chicago, gathered here this eighteenth day of December, 2019, do hereby extend the sincerest congratulations and best wishes on this the 12th Anniversary of the Gospel Music According to Chicago Mass Choir; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and