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SENATE RESOLUTION

  
 
2    WHEREAS, The month of March is Women's History Month and 
3celebrates the significant contributions women of all races, 
4ethnicities, and backgrounds have made to the world; and
  
 
5    WHEREAS, Women play a critical role in the vitality and 
6diversity of our communities and are essential to ensuring 
7Illinois is well-represented; and
  
 
8    WHEREAS, While the 20th century was a pivotal time of 
9growth for women entering politics, women remain 
10underrepresented in male-dominated fields, so providing 
11opportunities to support women in public office is imperative; 
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13    WHEREAS, Recognizing women in public office will bring 
14awareness to the fundamental necessity of their work and will 
15inspire other young people to serve their communities; 
16therefore, be it
  
 
17    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL 
18ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we declare March 19, 
192019 to be Celebrating Women in Public Office Day, support the 
20success of women in public office, and encourage the people of 
21Illinois to observe this day with appropriate activities, 
 
 
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2    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
3presented to Jessica Becker, Executive Director of the 
4Conference of Women Legislators, as a symbol of our respect and 
5esteem.