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| 1 | HOUSE RESOLUTION | ||||||
| 2 | WHEREAS, Civility is essential to fostering respectful | ||||||
| 3 | dialogue, mutual understanding, and meaningful engagement | ||||||
| 4 | within educational institutions and communities across the | ||||||
| 5 | State of Illinois; and | ||||||
| 6 | WHEREAS, Institutions of higher education serve an | ||||||
| 7 | important role in preparing students to engage thoughtfully | ||||||
| 8 | and respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds, | ||||||
| 9 | perspectives, and experiences; and | ||||||
| 10 | WHEREAS, Acts of civility strengthen communities by | ||||||
| 11 | encouraging cooperation, reducing division, and inspiring | ||||||
| 12 | civic engagement and community leadership; and | ||||||
| 13 | WHEREAS, South Suburban College is committed to promoting | ||||||
| 14 | an inclusive culture grounded in respect, empathy, | ||||||
| 15 | collaboration, and constructive communication; and | ||||||
| 16 | WHEREAS, South Suburban College will host a series of | ||||||
| 17 | activities, programs, discussions, and educational initiatives | ||||||
| 18 | during the month of August in recognition of Civility Month, | ||||||
| 19 | designed to encourage kindness, respectful discourse, and | ||||||
| 20 | community connection; and | ||||||
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| 1 | WHEREAS, Civility Month activities at South Suburban | ||||||
| 2 | College will provide students, faculty, staff, and community | ||||||
| 3 | members with opportunities to engage in conversations and | ||||||
| 4 | experiences that promote understanding, leadership, service, | ||||||
| 5 | and responsible citizenship; and | ||||||
| 6 | WHEREAS, South Suburban College remains dedicated to | ||||||
| 7 | empowering students and strengthening communities through | ||||||
| 8 | education, engagement, and the advancement of a culture of | ||||||
| 9 | respect and inclusion; therefore, be it | ||||||
| 10 | RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE | ||||||
| 11 | HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that | ||||||
| 12 | we declare August 2026 as Civility Month in the State of | ||||||
| 13 | Illinois, and we commend South Suburban College for its | ||||||
| 14 | commitment to promoting respectful dialogue, civic engagement, | ||||||
| 15 | inclusion, and community-building throughout the Southland | ||||||
| 16 | region; and be it further | ||||||
| 17 | RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be | ||||||
| 18 | presented to South Suburban College as a symbol of our respect | ||||||
| 19 | and esteem. | ||||||