Fiscal Note
No appropriation is required.
Title
Proclaiming August 9, 2012, as Garbage Day in the City of Madison, Wisconsin.
Body
WHEREAS, Garbage was formed in 1994 in Madison; and
WHEREAS, the members of Garbage are Duke Erikson, Shirley Manson, Steve Marker and Butch Vig; and
WHEREAS, Garbage recorded their albums at Smart Studios in Madison; and
WHEREAS, Garbage, its members and Smart Studios are important Madison cultural institutions and Madison's calling card to the popular music world; and
WHEREAS, Garbage is the only band from Madison to release two albums which were certified platinum across the world; and
WHEREAS, Garbage has not performed a live concert in Madison since 2005; and
WHEREAS, the Madison Mallards, Last Coast Producing and Majestic Live have created an event called Pondamonium to bring Madison's most popular musical product, Garbage, back to Madison for a live concert at the Duck Pond at Warner Park on August 9, 2012;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that in honor of the deep cultural impact the band has made on the City of Madison, Wisconsin, the Mayor and Common Council proclaim August 9, 2012, as Garbage Day.