HR0292 104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HR0292 LRB104 13410 ECR 25757 r

HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The people of the State of Illinois are guaranteed the freedom of speech and political expression and expect their elected officials, particularly the Governor, to uphold the rule of law, maintain respect for constitutional government, and encourage civil discourse; and

WHEREAS, Governor JB Pritzker has made public statements urging Democrats to take "whatever means are necessary" to resist or overturn the leadership of President Donald J. Trump and the Republican Party, statements which many interpret as an implicit call for insurrection or civil unrest; and

WHEREAS, Such rhetoric is reckless, dangerous, and unbecoming of a sitting Governor, particularly at a time when political tensions are already high and Americans are seeking stability, accountability, and peace; and

WHEREAS, Elected leaders must serve as examples of lawful behavior and respectful disagreement, and they must never incite or encourage actions that could threaten the peace, unity, or constitutional order of our federal government; and

WHEREAS, Failure to condemn such remarks only emboldens further division and undermines public trust in government institutions; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we condemn in the strongest possible terms Governor JB Pritzker's recent inflammatory and divisive rhetoric that appears to advocate for unlawful action against the duly elected President and members of the federal government; and be it further

RESOLVED, That we urge the Governor to retract and clarify his remarks and to reaffirm his commitment to civil discourse, the peaceful transfer of power, and adherence to the Constitution of the United States; and be it further

RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be delivered to Governor JB Pritzker, President of the Illinois Senate Don Harmon, Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives Chris Welch, and all the members of the Illinois congressional delegation.