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This resolution congratulates Geja's Café, a long-standing restaurant in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood, on its 60th anniversary. Originally launched as a wine and cheese bar in 1965 by John Davis, the restaurant transitioned to exclusively serving fondue in 1971 and has since become renowned for its three-course premier dinner featuring cheese, meat/seafood/vegetable, and chocolate fondue courses. The restaurant is celebrated for its romantic atmosphere, having been the site of over 500 marriage proposals, and is currently owned by Jeff and Darla Lawler, who purchased the establishment in 2015 after Jeff had worked there for over 30 years. The resolution highlights Geja's Café as a community institution that has been a favorite dining destination for Chicagoans and visitors, offering a unique and memorable experience for guests. The Illinois House of Representatives officially congratulates Geja's Café on its milestone anniversary and wishes the restaurant continued success, also resolving to present the restaurant with a copy of the resolution as a symbol of esteem and respect.

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