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HR0720LRB104 21114 ECR 35342 r

1HOUSE RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 

3Representatives wish to congratulate Michael Edwards on the 

4occasion of his retirement as president and CEO of the Chicago 

5Loop Alliance (CLA) in March 2026; and

6 WHEREAS, Over the course of his distinguished 13-year 

7tenure, Michael Edwards has been a visionary leader and a 

8tireless advocate for the Chicago Loop, transforming it from a 

9traditional central business district into a vibrant, 

10inclusive, and economically resilient neighborhood; and

11 WHEREAS, Under Michael Edwards' leadership, the Loop has 

12evolved into a 24-hour destination with a residential 

13population that has grown to 45,000 people, proving that the 

14heart of Chicago is no longer just a nine-to-five place to 

15work, but a place to live, shop, and thrive; and

16 WHEREAS, Michael Edwards was instrumental in expanding 

17Chicago's Special Service Area (SSA) #1-2015, ensuring the 

18delivery of essential clean, safe, and beautification services 

19to maintain the Loop's status as a world-class destination; 

20and

21 WHEREAS, Michael Edwards commitment to placemaking led to 

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1the creation of award-winning, iconic programming, including 

2ACTIVATE and Sundays on State, which successfully transformed 

3underutilized public spaces into lively cultural hubs, 

4attracting millions of visitors while supporting local artists 

5and small businesses; and

6 WHEREAS, During the unprecedented challenges of the 

7COVID-19 pandemic, Michael Edwards spearheaded recovery and 

8reactivation efforts, collaborating with city partners and 

9property owners to ensure the Loop emerged stronger and more 

10c