IL HR1302

Congratulates Lee DeWyze on winning the ninth season of American Idol by receiving the highest number of viewer votes

Notes that DeWyze was born April 2, 1986 in Mount Prospect and attended St. James Catholic Elementary School in Arlington Heights, Prospect High, and Forest View Alternative School

Recognizes that DeWyze began singing early, formed the Lee DeWyze Band which recorded two albums for WuLi Records, and was one of only 13 singers from Chicago's United Center auditions to advance to the next round

Acknowledges DeWyze's American Idol Homecoming Day celebrations including a parade in Mount Prospect, a performance at Arlington Park, and throwing out the first pitch at Wrigley Field

Directs that a suitable copy of the resolution be presented to Lee DeWyze as a symbol of the House's esteem and respect