[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4436]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING JAM PRODUCTIONS, LTD.

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                           HON. RAHM EMANUEL

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 16, 2004

  Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate Jam Productions, 
Ltd. of Chicago after 33 years of excellence and dedication to their 
work in music promotions.
  Jam Productions was co-founded in 1971 by Jerry Mickelson and Arny 
Granat, and has since become one of the country's leading promoters of 
concerts and shows, including public concerts, theatrical performances 
and private and corporate events.
  During this time, Jam Productions has made Chicago proud through its 
efforts working with organizations and businesses in the community. 
They have worked with top names in the music industry, like U2, Frank 
Sinatra and Paul McCartney.
  They have produced meetings and events for Fortune 500 companies 
including Ameritech, Philip Morris Companies, Miller Brewing, Ford 
Motor Company and HBO Entertainment.
  Jam has developed close relationships with their clients by working 
through the entire production process for each individual project. This 
determination has made them the preferred production house at both 
Soldier Field and the United Center in Chicago.
  In addition, Jam Productions, Ltd. has been continuously involved 
with organizations and events such as the Illinois state Gubernatorial 
Inauguration, the Democratic National Convention, the Grand Opening of 
Chicago's Museum Campus, the Chicago's AIDS Foundation annual gala 
benefit, the 100th Anniversary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the 
Grand Opening of Chicago's Navy Pier.
  The staff of Jam Productions is considered an expert at each process 
of design and logistics, pre-show planning and production. Their 
valuable experience working with audiences both large and small 
continues to be a model for both Chicago businesses and for the 
entertainment field.
  Mr. Speaker, I join with the people of Chicago in congratulating Jam 
Productions, Inc. on their achievement, and wish them continued growth 
and accomplishment in the future.

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