; (2) Ernest Hemingway, born in Oak Park; (3) Jane Addams, born in Cedarville; (4) Nat King Cole, raised in Chicago; (5) Carl Sandburg, born in Galesburg; (6) Sam Cooke, raised in Chicago; (7) Walt Disney, born in Chicago; and (8) Robin Williams, born in Chicago; Whereas the major league sports teams of Chicago exhibit an impressive level of athleticism and sportsmanship, and have won several national championships, including, within the past 40 years— (1) the Chicago Bears in 1986; (2) the Chicago Bulls each year from— (A) 1991 through 1993; and (B) 1996 through 1998; (3) the Chicago White Sox in 2005; (4) the Chicago Blackhawks in 2010, 2013, and 2015; and (5) the Chicago Cubs in 2016; Whereas, since its inception, Illinois has welcomed with open arms visitors from every corner of the world, possessed an understanding of how diversity enriches the fabric of our country, fostered people, preserved land, and generated contributions that are imperative to the history of the United States; Whereas Illinois will be celebrating its bicentennial with the dedication of a new Bicentennial Plaza that connects the home of President Lincoln to the State Capitol in Springfield, as well as a commemorative Route 66 motorcycle ride and fireworks above the State Capitol on the eve of the occasion; and Whereas residents across Illinois have hosted, and continue to host, celebrations, from downstate Illinois up to the coast of Lake Michigan, commemorating the 200th anniversary of the State: Now, therefore, be it