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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, On Saturday, July 12, 2025, people all across 
3Illinois will "unplug", or take a break from using electronic 
4devices, to enjoy everything that their local parks, 
5recreation sites, and conservation areas have to offer; and
 
6    WHEREAS, Unplug Illinois Day, a public service campaign by 
7the Illinois Park and Recreation Association, was designed to 
8help communicate the value unplugging offers to residents; and
 
9    WHEREAS, Studies have shown that unplugging is essential 
10to maintain a healthy lifestyle; and
 
11    WHEREAS, On average, children spend over seven hours a day 
12in front of a screen outside of school and homework; and
 
13    WHEREAS, Approximately 43% of Americans aged 18 to 29 use 
14their smartphones at least four hours per day; and
 
15    WHEREAS, At present, 80% of Americans do not get enough 
16exercise on a daily basis; and
 
17    WHEREAS, Unplugging at Illinois parks and facilities is 
18one of the most convenient ways to stay active and get 
19exercise; therefore, be it
 
 
 
HR0005- 2 -LRB104 03488 LAW 13511 r

1    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE 
2HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that 
3we declare July 12, 2025 as Unplug Illinois Day in the State of 
4Illinois; and be it further
 
5    RESOLVED, That we encourage all citizens to participate in 
6this opportunity by unplugging from their electronic devices 
7and visiting their local parks, recreation sites, and 
8conservation areas.