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| 1 | | HOUSE RESOLUTION |
| 2 | | WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives wish |
| 3 | | to commend the organizers, volunteers, vendors, and |
| 4 | | participants of the South Main Mercado for their dedication, |
| 5 | | vision, and contributions to the City of Rockford and the |
| 6 | | State of Illinois; and |
| 7 | | WHEREAS, The South Main Mercado, held annually in the City |
| 8 | | of Rockford, exemplifies the spirit of community engagement by |
| 9 | | celebrating Latino heritage, uplifting local entrepreneurs, |
| 10 | | and promoting the economic and cultural vibrancy of the South |
| 11 | | Main corridor; and |
| 12 | | WHEREAS, Since its inception in 2023, the South Main |
| 13 | | Mercado has grown rapidly, attracting thousands of attendees, |
| 14 | | empowering minority-owned businesses, and revitalizing a |
| 15 | | historically significant area of Rockford through partnerships |
| 16 | | with the Ethnic Heritage Museum, Comprehensive Community |
| 17 | | Solutions, SWIFTT, and numerous community advocates; and |
| 18 | | WHEREAS, The South Main Mercado's remarkable success was |
| 19 | | recognized statewide, earning the 2024 Illinois Lieutenant |
| 20 | | Governor Award for Revitalization - Promotion Approach, an |
| 21 | | acknowledgment of its transformative impact and exemplary |
| 22 | | community leadership; and |