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HOUSE RESOLUTION


 
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    WHEREAS, Millions of patriots have served in the Armed 
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Forces of the United States of America during the past century; 
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thousands of these patriots made the supreme sacrifice for our 
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nation during their call to duty, yet many of them have 
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received little honor from this nation for their brave and 
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heroic contributions; and

 
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    WHEREAS, The sacrifices of these men and women who have 
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served in the Armed Forces have been vital in preserving the 
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freedoms and way of life enjoyed by the people of this nation 
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today; and

 
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    WHEREAS, During times of emergency, these honorable and 
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courageous heroes have stepped forward to serve our country by 
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placing the welfare of the nation before their own lives; these 
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veterans have not only guaranteed liberty and peace for the 
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citizens of the United States, but have sought to establish 
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these qualities for other nations throughout the world; and

 
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    WHEREAS, There has been a decrease in awareness and 
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importance placed on the accomplishments of those who served in 
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the Armed Forces, despite the efforts of the Department of 
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Veterans' Affairs and veterans' service organizations; it is 
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essential that the future leaders of our nation recognize the 
 


 






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history of military action, as well as the accompanying 
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contributions and significant sacrifice made by all veterans 
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who have provided dedicated service and protection for this 
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nation and its citizens; therefore, be it

 
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    RESOLVED, BY THE  HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 
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NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we 
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recognize  August 29, 2008 as Veterans' Awareness Day in the 
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State of Illinois and encourage the citizens of this State to 
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reflect upon the service that veterans have given to ensure the 
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well-being of our State and country; and be it further

 
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    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
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presented to John Monoghan, the organizer of Veterans' 
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Awareness Day,  as a symbol of our esteem and respect.