HR0884 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HR0884 LRB101 21908 LAW 72899 r

HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Our nation celebrated the 245th birthday of the United States Army on June 14, 2020, and we give thanks to the U.S. Army and to all of the soldiers, civilians, and families for their selfless service and sacrifice in the protection of our nation; and

WHEREAS, The U.S. Army is comprised of soldiers of varying ideas, beliefs, and backgrounds, which helps make the U.S. Army the respected, diverse organization it is today; and

WHEREAS, The U.S. Army is the best trained, best equipped, and most talented force in the world; and

WHEREAS, The U.S. Army conducted its first "Army National Hiring Days" nationwide campaign, with the goal of hiring 10,000 new soldiers, from June 30, 2020 through July 2, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Through the campaign, the U.S. Army sought to hire full-time and part-time soldiers in the federal and state service; and

WHEREAS, The U.S. Army offers career opportunities in 150 fields, including cyber, artificial intelligence, healthcare, aviation, data analysis, and many more high demand areas; it also offers a comprehensive benefits package that gives our soldiers and their families peace of mind, now and in the future; and

WHEREAS, The U.S. Army offers executive leadership opportunities for college students and graduates, and it is the largest provider of scholarships in the nation, enabling scholars and athletes to attend college and become officers; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate the United States Army on its first "Army National Hiring Days" campaign and thank all the soldiers and civilians who make up the U.S. Army for their service to our great nation.