WHEREAS, By the early '90s, Vicente Fernandez appeared in more than 20 films, and continued to top charts with recordings such as "Aunque me Duela el Alma", "Me Voy a Quitar de En medio" and the theme ofthe popular telenovela, "La Mentira". He even received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and was inducted into Billboard magazine's Hall of Fame; and
WHEREAS, In this past decade, Vicente Fernandez has continued to record and receive numerous prestigious awards. He has won Grammys and Premios Lo Nuestro, regularly tops the lists of the Billboard Magazine and has been recognized with awards for lifetime achievements; and
WHEREAS, Vicente Fernandez has performed in the largest and most prestigious venues throughout the world. He has recorded more than 100 albums and has influenced the growth and development of modern mariachi music. He endures as a constant source of Mexican pride, admiration and inspiration for people in every nation; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable George Cardenas, Alderman of the 12th Ward, has apprised this august body of the outstanding achievements of this exemplary vocal and acting legend as well as introduced legislation to name a four block portion of West 26th Street as "Honorary Vicente Fernandez Way"; now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED That we, the Mayor and members ofthe City of Chicago City Council, gathered together this 3rd Day of October, 2012 AD, do hereby salute Vincente Fernandez for his noteworthy career as El Idolo de Mexico and declare the week of October 20 and October 27, 2012 to be "Vicente Fernandez, El Idolo de Mexico, Semana" throughout Chicago.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to Vicente Fernandez.
GEORGE CARDENAS Alderman - 12,h Ward