Illinois General Assembly - Full Text of SJR0034

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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The United States of America owes a profound debt of gratitude to the members of the Armed Forces who have been prisoners of war (POWs) and to those who remain missing in action (MIA), having made extraordinary sacrifices in the service of their country; and

WHEREAS, The families and loved ones of POWs and MIAs have endured immeasurable hardship and uncertainty, demonstrating courage, resilience, and unwavering hope; and

WHEREAS, POW/MIA Recognition Day honors the commitment and sacrifices made by these brave individuals and reaffirms our nation's pledge to account for every service member who has not yet returned home; and

WHEREAS, Recognizing POW/MIA Recognition Day provides an important opportunity to educate the public, promote remembrance, and express collective support for efforts to locate and repatriate all missing service members; and

WHEREAS, The third Friday of September is traditionally observed nationwide as a day to honor POWs and MIAs, and formal recognition by this legislative body further reinforces its importance; and

WHEREAS, In 1998, Public Act 90-0752 established the permanent yearly observance of POW/MIA Recognition Day in the State of Illinois; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING HEREIN, that we encourage the citizens of Illinois to recognize and honor those who have made extraordinary sacrifices in the service of our State and country on POW/MIA Recognition Day this year on September 19, 2025.