Kalamazoo 
onounced /ˌkæləməˈzuː/) is the largest city in the southwest region of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is the county seat of Kalamazoo County. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 76,145. It is the major city of the Kalamazoo-Portage metropolitan area, which had an estimated population of 323,713 as of 2007.
Kalamazoo is home to Western Michigan University, a nationally recognized research institution that has benefited from the local presence of Pfizer, Eaton Corporation and Stryker Corporation. This has enabled the school to offer strong programs in both its College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and Haworth College of Business.
The city is also home to Kalamazoo College (often referred to as "K College"), a liberal arts school located adjacent to WMU's campus.
The ordinance passed 7,671 to 4,731, making Kalamazoo the 16th city in Michigan to adopt such a gay-rights ordinance that grants the protections in the areas of employment, housing and public accommodations.
"There's a lot of people who will wake up and breathe easier tomorrow knowing they won't be fired or kicked out of their homes for being gay, lesbian or transgender," said Jon Hoadley, campaign manager One Kalamazoo, the pro-ordinance campaign committee. "It was astounding the overwhelming support that we had. Kalamazoo said this is what it wants."
Kalamazoo resident Larissa Dugas said she cast her ballot for the ordinance, which she called largely symbolic.
"It is symbolic to have people stand up and say that we won't stand for intolerance," Dugas said. "It's important for this to be an inclusive community."
"(I've Got a Gal In) Kalamazoo" is a popular song written by Mack Gordon and Harry Warren published in 1942.
It was featured in the musical film Orchestra Wives and was recorded by Glenn Miller & His Orchestra, featuring Tex Beneke and The Modernaires.
Academy Award Nomination:
Nominated: Best Music, Original Song, "I've Got a Gal in Kalamazoo", Harry Warren (music), Mack Gordon (lyrics) (1943)
Source:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/(I%27ve_Got_a_Gal_In)_Kalamazoo
The one you met at the campus dance.
Wait until you see her you'll agree,
My hometown gal's the only one for me.
A-B-C-D-E-F-G-H I got a gal in Kalamazoo,
Don't wanna boast,
But I know she's the toast
Of Kalamazoo-zoo-zoo-zoo-zoo-zoo.
Years have gone by, my, my, how she grew,
I liked her looks
When I carried her books
In Kalamazoo-zoo-zoo-zoo-zoo.
I'm gonna send a wire,
Hoppin' on a flyer,
Leavin' today;
Am I dreamin'?
I can hear her screamin',
"Hiya, Mister Jackson" ev'rything's O-K-A-L-A-M-A-Z-O
Oh, what a gal, a real pipperoo;
I'll make my bid
For that freckle-faced kid,
I'm hurryin' to.
I'm goin' to Michigan to see the sweetest gal in Kalamazoo.
A-B-C-D-E-F-G-H I got a gal in Kalamazoo,
Don't wanna boast,
But I know she's the toast
Of Kalamazoo-zoo-zoo-zoo-zoo-zoo.
Years have gone by, my, my, how she grew,
I liked her looks
When I carried her books
In Kalamazoo-zoo-zoo-zoo-zoo.
I'm gonna send a wire,
Hoppin' on a flyer,
Leavin' today;
Am I dreamin'?
I can hear her screamin',
"Hiya, Mister Jackson" ev'rything's O-K-A-L-A-M-A-Z-O
Oh, what a gal, a real pipperoo;
I'll make my bid
For that freckle-faced kid,
I'm hurryin' to.
I'm goin' to Michigan to see the sweetest gal in Kalamazoo-zoo-zoo-zoo,
Zoo, Kalamazoo!
BBC Big Band Orchestra- I've Got a Gal in Kalamazoo
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Together, we can change the world, one mind at a time.
Have a great day,
Tommy
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Together, we can change the world, one mind at a time.
Have a great day,
Tommy
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