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HOUSE RESOLUTION

  
 
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    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 
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Representatives recognize the important role that the Illinois 
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territory played in the War of 1812; and
  
 
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    WHEREAS, The Illinois territory was on the border of the 
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conflict between Great Britain, then allied with many Native 
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American nations, and the young United States of America; the 
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British occupied a part and at times all of the Michigan 
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territory and used Illinois territory to conduct Indian raids 
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on American settlements during the war; and
  
 
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    WHEREAS, Although only a small company of U.S. troops were 
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stationed in the Illinois territory, these brave men held their 
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own against the British and Indian invasions and attacks 
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against settlers in the area; and
  
 
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    WHEREAS, After the Treaty of Ghent was signed and the war 
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ended, it was once again safe to work and settle in the 
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Illinois territory; and
  
 
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    WHEREAS, Illinois gained statehood in 1818 and began to 
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form its place in the history of our country; and
  
 
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    WHEREAS, The Illinois War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission 
 


 






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has been formed to recognize the important role that the 
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Illinois territory played in this epic part of American 
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history; 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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urge the State of Illinois and the Governor to support the 
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Illinois War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission and their efforts 
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to recognize the upcoming anniversary; and be it further
  
 
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    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be sent 
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to the Governor of the State of Illinois to recognize the 
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Illinois War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission.