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July 30, 2010 | 7494 views
OFFICIAL DECLARATION OF MATTHEW LEONE DAY
WHEREAS, the true test of a hero is the willingness to risk danger to come to the aid of someone in need; and,
WHEREAS, Matthew Leone, the bassist for the band Madina Lake, proved himself to be a true hero in the early morning hours of June 29, 2010, when he saw a woman being beaten and rushed to protect her with no thought of his own personal safety; and,
WHEREAS, Matthew Leone, whose courage and conscience would not let him look the other way when he saw an act of domestic violence, was brutally beaten by the woman's assailant and has been hospitalized with severe head injuries ever since; and,
WHEREAS, Matthew Leone's family, friends, colleagues and admirers have joined together to support him in his long recovery; and,
WHEREAS, the Smashing Pumpkins, who have sold more than 30 million albums and played a pivotal role in bringing Chicago international acclaim as the heartland of alternative music, are known for generously supporting for other Illinois musicians; and,
WHEREAS, Kill Hannah is a Chicago-based band that has won international acclaim and expanded Illinois' reputation as the home of creative and talented musicians; and,
WHEREAS, Metro has built a reputation over nearly three decades as one of America's premier independent concert venues, showcasing Illinois' best emerging artists and giving audiences new opportunities to hear, applaud and support local musicians; and,
WHEREAS, the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund is a non-profit organization that provides financial assistance to talented musicians who face illness or disability; and,
WHEREAS, the Smashing Pumpkins, Kill Hannah, Metro and the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund have joined together, with hundreds of concerned fans, for a benefit concert to help Matthew Leone and his family pay for the medical care that will help Matthew to heal; and,
WHEREAS, the talent and generosity shown by this benefit concert demonstrate to everyone in the Land of Lincoln that we honor Matthew Leone's heroism, and that we are honored to play our part in supporting him through his recovery;
THEREFORE, I, Pat Quinn, Governor of Illinois, do hereby commend and salute Matthew Leone, Madina Lake, the Smashing Pumpkins, Kill Hannah, Metro, and the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund for everything that they have done to make our state a better place for all, and do proclaim July 27, 2010, to be Matthew Leone Day throughout the State of Illinois.
WHEREAS, Matthew Leone, the bassist for the band Madina Lake, proved himself to be a true hero in the early morning hours of June 29, 2010, when he saw a woman being beaten and rushed to protect her with no thought of his own personal safety; and,
WHEREAS, Matthew Leone, whose courage and conscience would not let him look the other way when he saw an act of domestic violence, was brutally beaten by the woman's assailant and has been hospitalized with severe head injuries ever since; and,
WHEREAS, Matthew Leone's family, friends, colleagues and admirers have joined together to support him in his long recovery; and,
WHEREAS, the Smashing Pumpkins, who have sold more than 30 million albums and played a pivotal role in bringing Chicago international acclaim as the heartland of alternative music, are known for generously supporting for other Illinois musicians; and,
WHEREAS, Kill Hannah is a Chicago-based band that has won international acclaim and expanded Illinois' reputation as the home of creative and talented musicians; and,
WHEREAS, Metro has built a reputation over nearly three decades as one of America's premier independent concert venues, showcasing Illinois' best emerging artists and giving audiences new opportunities to hear, applaud and support local musicians; and,
WHEREAS, the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund is a non-profit organization that provides financial assistance to talented musicians who face illness or disability; and,
WHEREAS, the Smashing Pumpkins, Kill Hannah, Metro and the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund have joined together, with hundreds of concerned fans, for a benefit concert to help Matthew Leone and his family pay for the medical care that will help Matthew to heal; and,
WHEREAS, the talent and generosity shown by this benefit concert demonstrate to everyone in the Land of Lincoln that we honor Matthew Leone's heroism, and that we are honored to play our part in supporting him through his recovery;
THEREFORE, I, Pat Quinn, Governor of Illinois, do hereby commend and salute Matthew Leone, Madina Lake, the Smashing Pumpkins, Kill Hannah, Metro, and the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund for everything that they have done to make our state a better place for all, and do proclaim July 27, 2010, to be Matthew Leone Day throughout the State of Illinois.