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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, Brave men and women from Illinois and across the 
3nation serving in the United States Armed Forces have made the 
4ultimate sacrifice in defense of our nation and its cherished 
5freedoms; and
 
6    WHEREAS, These fallen heroes answered the call to serve 
7with courage and selflessness, laying down their lives to 
8protect the liberties we hold dear; and
 
9    WHEREAS, The month of June holds deep historical 
10significance to our nation, including the anniversary of 
11D-Day, a defining moment that exemplifies the bravery and 
12sacrifice of American service members; and
 
13    WHEREAS, Recognizing and honoring those who were killed in 
14action ensures that their sacrifice is never forgotten and 
15serves as a powerful reminder to future generations of the 
16true cost of freedom; and
 
17    WHEREAS, Establishing a dedicated time of remembrance 
18provides an opportunity for reflection, education, and 
19meaningful support for the families of the fallen; therefore, 
20be it
 
 
 
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1    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE 
2HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that 
3we declare June 2026 as Illinois Fallen Heroes Month in the 
4State of Illinois to honor the service and sacrifice of fallen 
5heroes across our State; and be it further
 
6    RESOLVED, That we encourage citizens, schools, businesses, 
7veterans' organizations, and government entities across the 
8State to observe Illinois Fallen Heroes Month through 
9ceremonies, tributes, and acts of remembrance that honor the 
10legacy and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for our 
11nation; and be it further
 
12    RESOLVED, That we affirm that these observances serve as a 
13solemn counterpart to Illinois Military Appreciation Month, 
14ensuring that we both honor those who continue to serve our 
15communities and remember those who made the ultimate 
16sacrifice.