STATE of MINNESOTA

WHEREAS:

Adele was born in London, England on May 5, 1988; and

WHEREAS:

Adele is among the most popular musicians in the world, having sold mcire than
100 million records; and

WHEREAS:

Adele's success has made history, as the first woman to have three top ten singles
simultaneously; and

WHEREAS:

Adele has won ten Grammy Awards, becoming the second artist to ever win all
the "Big Four" awards, and the second woman ever to win six awards in one
night; and

WHEREAS:

Tonight marks the second time Adele has performed in Minnesota, the first time
since 2008; and

WHEREAS:

Adele is kicking off her "Adele Live 2016" North American tour with two shows
in Saint Paul, Minnesota; and

WHEREAS:

Through her life and music, Adele has inspired Minnesotans, and music fans
around the world.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, MARK DAYTON, Governor of Minnesota, do hereby proclaim July 5,

2016, as:

ADELE DAY

in the state of Minnesota.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set
my hand and caused the Great Seal of the state
of Minnesota to be affixed at the State Capitol
this 5th day of June.

LT. GOVERNOR