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HOUSE RESOLUTION


 
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    WHEREAS, The past few months have shaken the confidence of 
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Illinois' citizens in State government, and our constituents 
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have begun to question whether State government operates in 
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their interest or for the benefit of a few elected individuals; 
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and

 
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    WHEREAS, Former Democrat Governor Blagojevich 
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systematically abused his power and was subsequently removed 
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from office, and his impeachment was an unprecedented action in 
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Illinois history; and

 
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    WHEREAS, The pre-impeachment investigation showcased 
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several years of damaging conduct that injured the citizens of 
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Illinois; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Substantial and meaningful change to how our State 
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government operates is urgently needed before the citizens lose 
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even more faith in government; and

 
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    WHEREAS, The Illinois Reform Commission has issued the 
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"100-Day Report", which is a comprehensive 88-page report on 
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how to reform the operations of State government; and
 
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    WHEREAS, The Commission spent hundreds of hours listening 
 


 






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to the problems and concerns of our State's citizens, and 
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sought solutions that will improve how Illinois operates, in an 
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attempt to lessen the probability of corrupt activities and 
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dishonest public service; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Illinois Reform Commission Chairman Patrick 
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Collins has expressed a willingness to discuss the Commission's 
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findings with the General Assembly; 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, 
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based on the significant and numerous recommendations in the 
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"100-Day Report" and the need for all House members to consider 
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the proposed reforms, a Committee of the Whole be convened for 
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the purpose of considering the recommendations of the Report 
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and hearing testimony from Chairman Collins and other members 
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of the Commission.