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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, Veterans have served valiantly and honorably in
3defense of the United States and have put their lives on the
4line in order to defend America's beliefs and freedoms; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Veterans' Day is a National holiday held every
6year on November 11th and honors the people who have served as
7a part of any branch of the United States Armed Forces in
8defense of the United States of America, which allows the
9freedom and liberty we practice every day; therefore, be it
 
10    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
11NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
12in order to educate the students of Illinois about the
13sacrifices made for freedom on behalf of the country and the
14values on which this country was founded, we encourage each
15school year during the week in which Veterans' Day occurs, that
16all students in kindergarten through eighth grade attend an
17assembly during the school day to honor the history and
18importance of Veterans' Day; and be it further
 
19    RESOLVED, That school districts are encouraged to consult
20with local veterans' groups on the content of the assembly; and
21be it further
 

 

 

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1    RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be
2delivered to the superintendent of each school district within
3the State.