Happy Jennifer Hudson Day!
Gov. Rod Blagojevich loves his proclamating. Blagojevich, who dedicated an entire week to the Chicago Bears after they lost the Super Bowl, has proclaimed 2/26 “Jennifer Hudson Day” in IL “in recognition of the Chicago native’s Oscar win for Best Actress in a Supporting Role” in “Dreamgirls.”
Blagojevich recognizes Hudson for her childhood in Chicago, where she displayed “her music and theatrical skills... in dozens of talent shows and musical productions.” In the 358-word proclamation, Blagojevich cites Hudson’s start “as a vocalist on the Disney Wonder Cruise Ship” and her “first big break” on “American Idol,” and her 2/25 Oscar win as justification for her “day.”
“WHEREAS, the State of Illinois is proud of its native daughter Jennifer Hudson, who went from Chicago kid, to American Idol contender, to Oscar winner. This award marks only the beginning of what promises to be a truly stellar career for this bright young star…” reads the proclamation.
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The text of the proclamation:
WHEREAS, Jennifer Kate Hudson was born on Chicago’s South Side on
September 12, 1981, and graduated from Dunbar Vocational
Career Academy in 1999; and
WHEREAS, displaying her music and theatrical skills all throughout her adolescent years in dozens of talent shows and musical productions, Jennifer landed her first professional role in a local production of “Big River,” a stage adaptation of Mark Twain’s “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn;” and
WHEREAS, in 2002, Jennifer began to catch the eyes and ears of the world, taking a job entertaining thousands of vacationers from all across the globe as a vocalist on the Disney Wonder Cruise Ship; and
WHEREAS, Jennifer received her first big break in 2004, being selected as a contestant on the third season of the popular FOX television program American Idol, where she became one of 12 finalists for the top prize; and
WHEREAS, although Jennifer was not victorious, she gained wide national and international attention as a singer and performer, and her next big break was quick on the horizon; and
WHEREAS, in 2005, Jennifer landed the role of Effie in the film adaptation of the Broadway musical “Dreamgirls,” from which she received universal critical acclaim and numerous award nominations; and
WHEREAS, among her many nominations, Jennifer received several awards, including honors from the Screen Actors Guild and the Golden Globes, the latter of which is often seen as a predictor for the Academy Awards; and
WHEREAS, on February 25, 2007, Jennifer beat out a formidable slate of nominees to earn the Oscar for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. At the age of 25, she is the eighth youngest woman to win this award, and only the third African-American woman to receive the honor; and
WHEREAS, the State of Illinois is proud of its native daughter Jennifer Hudson, who went from Chicago kid, to American Idol contender, to Oscar winner. This award marks only the beginning of what promises to be a truly stellar career for this bright young star:
THEREFORE, I, Rod R. Blagojevich, do hereby proclaim February 26, 2007 as
JENNIFER HUDSON DAY in Illinois, in recognition of Jennifer’s remarkable rise to
Oscar Gold.
People never lied when they say Jennifer is doing big things. How much more validation can one get? I couldn't be happier for her.
great job jennifer
great job gurl you make oppurtunties for young black women everywhere.....
good to go girl you are the best and will always be the best you are one of a kind and will always be that in my image i love you girl