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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The United States Marine Corps has protected 
3citizens and guarded their freedom for the past 250 years; and
 
4    WHEREAS, As our country has established a position of 
5world leadership, the Marines have proven themselves as 
6dedicated professionals willing to defend lives and protect 
7the rights valued by Americans; and
 
8    WHEREAS, A Marine is trained to hold his or her ground 
9against any odds and to always be faithful to God, Country, and 
10Corps, standing ready to fight anytime and anywhere that the 
11U.S. President or Congress may designate; and
 
12    WHEREAS, The term "Marine" has been associated with 
13courage and military proficiency since the creation of the 
14United States Marine Corps in Philadelphia on November 10, 
151775; and
 
16    WHEREAS, The State of Illinois is proud of its rich 
17contributions to the Marine tradition, and it is proud of the 
18Marines serving around the globe; therefore, be it
 
19    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE 
20HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE 
 
 
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1SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that we declare the month of 
2November 2025 as "Marine Corps Month" in the State of Illinois 
3to recognize and honor the contributions of United States 
4Marines Corps members and to commemorate the sacrifices and 
5valor displayed by Marines; and be it further
 
6    RESOLVED, That we urge Marine Corps Month to be observed 
7with appropriate programs, services, and activities.