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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 in politics, women remain underrepresented in 
10male-dominated fields, and therefore,  providing opportunities 
11to support women in public office is imperative; and
  
 
12    WHEREAS, Recognizing women in public office will bring 
13awareness to the fundamental necessity of their work and will 
14inspire other young people to serve their communities; and
  
 
  
15    WHEREAS, This year, March 19 was national Celebrating Women 
16in Public Office Day which brought together women from all over 
17the world to celebrate the accomplishments and selfless service 
18of elected women; therefore, be it
  
 
19    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL 
20ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we declare March 28, 
 
 
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12019 as  Celebrating Women in Public Office Day, support the 
2success of women in public office, and encourage the people of 
3Illinois to observe this day with appropriate activities, 
4events, and programs; and be it further
  
 
5    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
6presented to Jessica Becker, Executive Director of the 
7Conference of Women Legislators, as a symbol of our respect and 
8esteem.