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HOUSE RESOLUTION


 
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    WHEREAS, On February 12, 2009, the National Association for 
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the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) celebrated its 100th 
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anniversary; and

 
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    WHEREAS, The NAACP was founded on the beliefs embodied in 
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the United States Constitution, which stand for equality and 
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equal opportunity for all, regardless of race; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Members of the NAACP, in keeping with the charge 
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of our nation's founders, stand for equal justice and are 
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against all forms of injustice; and
 
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    WHEREAS, The NAACP's work promotes equality and justice for 
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all people; and

 
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    WHEREAS, The NAACP will continue to fight for justice for 
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all; and

 
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    WHEREAS, The work of the NAACP has benefited all people; 
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and

 
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    WHEREAS, The efforts of the NAACP deserve broad 
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recognition; 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, that we 
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congratulate the members of the NAACP on the occasion of the 
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association's 100th anniversary and wish them continued 
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success in their future endeavors; and be it further

 
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    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
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presented to a representative of the NAACP as a symbol of our 
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esteem and respect.