IL HJR0053

Declares March 1, 2019 as "Highland Park Sesquicentennial Day" in Illinois to commemorate the city's 150th anniversary since receiving its charter in March 1869

Recognizes Highland Park's growth from 1,154 residents in 1880 to nearly 30,000 in 2018 and its status as a leading North Shore community

Acknowledges Highland Park's achievements including 2018 rankings as a top 20 small town, top 5 lakefront beach town, and one of the 100 safest cities in America

Honors the city's leadership under Mayor Nancy Rotering and City Council Members Anthony E. Blumberg, Michelle Holleman, Daniel A. Kaufman, Alyssa Knobel, Kim Stone, and Adam Stolberg

Recognizes Highland Park's cultural and historical significance including the Ravinia Festival, Frank Lloyd Wright's Willits House, and connections to notable figures including physicist and NASA astronaut Dr. John Grunsfeld and Emmy Award-winning actress Rachel Brosnahan