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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 
3Representatives wish to commend EMMAUS for its efforts to end 
4human trafficking and its support of male victims; and
 
5    WHEREAS, EMMAUS is a Christian, non-profit organization 
6committed to ending human trafficking and sexual exploitation, 
7with the unique and vital focus on supporting male-identifying 
8victims and survivors; and
 
9    WHEREAS, EMMAUS provides critical outreach, advocacy, and 
10restorative services to men and boys who are often overlooked 
11in the broader anti-trafficking movement, despite comprising 
12over one-third of those exploited in the sex trade; and
 
13    WHEREAS, Fewer than 2% of anti-trafficking organizations 
14in the United States offer programs specifically for male 
15survivors, making EMMAUS a rare and essential voice for this 
16underserved population; and
 
17    WHEREAS, EMMAUS operates with a mission to support male 
18survivors through their journey out of the sex trade and into 
19freedom, guided by values that include affirming human 
20dignity, empowering survivors, building inclusive communities, 
21and practicing transparency and perseverance; and
 
 
 
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1    WHEREAS, EMMAUS' work is rooted in compassion, faith, and 
2a commitment to justice, offering trauma-informed care, street 
3outreach, and long-term support to help survivors rebuild 
4their lives; and
 
5    WHEREAS, EMMAUS has demonstrated a long-standing 
6commitment to this cause, with over 35 years of service and a 
7growing impact in the Chicago area and beyond; therefore, be 
8it
 
9    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE 
10HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that 
11we commend EMMAUS for its unwavering dedication to ending 
12human trafficking and for supporting male survivors of 
13exploitation; and be it further
 
14    RESOLVED, That we commend EMMAUS for working toward its 
15mission to validate the worth of every individual, reject 
16stigma, and create a world where all survivors, regardless of 
17gender, can find healing, hope, and a path to wholeness; and be 
18it further
 
19    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
20delivered to EMMAUS as a symbol of our esteem and respect.