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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION


 

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    WHEREAS, The State of Illinois recognizes the nationwide 
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seriousness of drug abuse and violence by our nation's and our 
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State's youth, and the urgent need to use and to expand 
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school-based prevention education programs throughout the 
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nation; and
 
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    WHEREAS, The day-to-day struggle against alcohol abuse, 
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tobacco, drugs, and violence requires a long-term national, 
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state, and local effort and commitment; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Since 1983, the Drug Abuse Resistance Education 
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(D.A.R.E.) Program has taught millions of young people how to 
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recognize and to resist the pressure to be involved in drugs, 
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gangs, and violent activities; and

 
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    WHEREAS, The D.A.R.E. Program underscores a nationwide 
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commitment and dedication to help our nation's youth to "just 
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say no" to drugs and  to violence; and
 
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    WHEREAS, By promoting positive youth development, D.A.R.E. 
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Programs across our nation are helping children and young 
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people make the right choices and build lives of purpose; and

 
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    WHEREAS, The D.A.R.E. Program allows law enforcement 
 


 






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personnel to enter our nation's classrooms to answer difficult 
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questions about drugs, violence and crime, teaches students how 
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to avoid temptation, and encourages open communication between 
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young people and local law enforcement officers; and

 
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    WHEREAS, The D.A.R.E. Program strengthens our local 
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communities and provides our children and young people with a 
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strong foundation and model for success; and

 
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    WHEREAS, D.A.R.E. Instructors, along with parents, 
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teachers, health care professionals, and all other interested 
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parties who help our nation's youth grow into responsible, 
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successful adults, are strengthening our country and 
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contributing to a future of hope for everyone; and
 
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    WHEREAS, The State of Illinois recognizes the nationwide 
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seriousness of drug abuse and violence by the youth of our 
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nation and our State, and the urgent need to use and to expand 
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school-based prevention education programs throughout the 
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nation; and


 
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    WHEREAS, Illinois' D.A.R.E. Program shows a commitment by 
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the State to never cease in its duties to fight the war on 
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drugs and violence; therefore, be it
 
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    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 
 


 






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NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE 
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SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that we recognize October 15th, 2010, 
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and every October 15 thereafter,  as D.A.R.E. Day in the State 
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of Illinois, and encourage all citizens to support and partake 
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in their local D.A.R.E. programs.