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Whereas, with 38 Top 40 hits, selling over 45 million records ru1d starring in over 12 Hollywood movies, Pat Boone is not only an performer a11d a11 entertainer, he is a11 America11 icon; and

Whereas, born in Jacksonville, Florida in 1934 and raised in Nashville , Pat Boone bega11 recording in 1954 for a11d made his first hit covering 's "Ain't That A Shrune" in 1955; and

Whereas, in his rising success, Pat Boone hosted his own network television show, The Pat Boone Chevy Show, authored numerous books including his number one best-selling book, Twixt Twelve and Twenty and becrune a Rock a11d Roll legend by covering R&B hits like "Tutti Frutti", "" originated by a11d "" by Ivory Jones Hunter; and

Whereas, after his accomplishments in Rock ru1d Roll, Pat Boone made his mark in touring with his frunily, promoting their albums; The Pat Boone Family and The Family That Prays and founding the record label Lion & Lrunb Records; a11d

Whereas, Pat Boone became so popular Hollywood crune knocking, offering him his first big screen role in the musical "Bernadine;" a11d

Whereas, after his success with "Bernadine" his teen idol status was cemented. He quickly followed it up with "April Love" (1957), "Mardi Gras" (1958), "Journey To The Centre of The Earth" (1959) & a remake of "State Fair" (1962); a11d

Whereas, later in his career he released a heavy metal cover album entitled, In A Metal Mood: No More Mr. Nice Guy. A sound-alike of Boone's cover ofOzzy Osbourne's "Crazy Train" was also the featured theme song for The Osbournes reality show, reaffirming his status as an American pop culture icon; and

Whereas, Pat Boone is one of the greatest figures in America11 music, with such high ra11kings as the second biggest chart topping artist of the a11d the Top 100 Top 40 Artists from 1955-1945;

Now, therefore, let it be resolved that by the adoption of this resolution, the Los Angeles City Council hereby recognizes Pat Boone on this day, July 12,2010, hereto after known as Pat Boone Day. He is a11 America11legend, forever a11d irrevocably tied to music a11d entertainment history. May his music and career continue to influence professional and aspiring artists for generations to come.

JUL - 7 2010

SECONDED BY: =--::--=-----­ ·.--'\~~TomLaBonge 1 Councilmember, 4 h District