City of Madison - File #: 01717

• File #: 01717
• Version: 2
• Name: Special Commission on Madison's Official Song
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 7/27/2005
• In control: SESQUICENTENNIAL AD HOC COMMISSION (prior to 12-1-2006)
• On agenda: 11/8/2005
• Final action: 11/8/2005
• Enactment date: 11/10/2005
• Enactment #: RES-05-00904
• Title: AMENDED - Authorizing the Mayor to Name a Special Commission on Madison's Official Song(s).
• Sponsors: David J. Cieslewicz

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
11/8/2005	2	COMMON COUNCIL	Adopt	Pass
10/19/2005	1	SESQUICENTENNIAL AD HOC COMMISSION (prior to 12-1-2006)	RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT - REPORT OF OFFICER
8/2/2005	1	COMMON COUNCIL	Refer
7/27/2005	1	Mayor's Office	Fiscal Note Required / Approval
7/27/2005	1	Finance Dept/Approval Group	Approved Fiscal Note By The Comptroller's Office
7/27/2005	1	Mayor's Office	Referred for Introduction

Fiscal Note

No expenditure required.

Title

AMENDED - Authorizing the Mayor to Name a Special Commission on Madison's Official Song(s).

Body

WHEREAS, the City of Madison currently does not have an official song; and

WHEREAS, many local citizens and commentators have expressed an interest in designating an official song for the City; and

WHEREAS, the City's upcoming Sesquicentennial marks an appropriate occasion for the designation of Madison's official song; and

WHEREAS, the suggestions for the official song have been diverse, ranging from "Madison Blues" by Elmore James to "Wonderful Madison" by Lou & Peter Berryman to "Cool at the Union" by Bill O'Brien;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,  that the mayor shall name a Special Commission on Madison's Official Song, with members to be drawn from Madison's music, arts and culture community, to receive public input on Madison's official song, and submit to the mayor and Council for approval no later than December 1, 2005 a proposal to designate the official song(s) of Madison.