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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE CHOSEN FEW DJ’S
WHEREAS, in 1977, Wayne Williams founded the Chosen Few DJs who are a music collective of skilled musical arrangers. The Chosen Few were among the first wave of DJs and producers in Chicago to create the House music sound; and
WHEREAS, the original group consisted of Wayne Williams, Jesse Saunders, Tony Hatchett, Alan King, and Andre Hatchett. The Chosen Few played their unique brand of soulful dance and house music to large crowds throughout the city. The Chosen Few’s expert melodious creativity sparked a global movement; and
WHEREAS, in 1990, the Chosen Few DJs, added the talented, meticulous, and poised Kim Parham, the only non-DJ member of the crew, who organizes the Chosen Few Picnic & House Music Festival. The Chosen Few Picnic & House Music Festival draws more than 40,000 fans to Chicago each year; and
WHEREAS, in 2006, The Chosen Few added Terry Hunter. In 2012, The Chosen Few added Mike Dunn, bringing the total number of talented DJs to seven; and
WHEREAS, the Chosen Few hosts events in cities across the United States and perform at festivals around the globe such as the Amsterdam Dance Event in Amsterdam, The Netherlands Winter Music Conference, and Suncébeat Festival in Tisno, Croatia; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, I, BILL LOWRY, COOK COUNTY COMMISSIONER of the 3rd DISTRICT, do hereby stand, and salute these musical technicians known as The Chosen Few DJs.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution will be presented to Chosen Few DJ’s; and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution will be filed within the Office of Cook County Commissioner Bill Lowry 3rd District.
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