HR1065

LRB096 21550 KXB 38504 r





  
1

HOUSE RESOLUTION

  
 
2
    WHEREAS, The call to protect America has led to the use of 
3
the Armed Services in the State of Illinois; and
  
 
4
    WHEREAS, Many of the men and women of Illinois are 
5
currently engaged in combat overseas; and
  
 
6
    WHEREAS, Many of them are members of the civilian forces 
7
(National Guard) and have returned to active duty after 
8
completing their enlistment contracts; and
  
 
9
    WHEREAS, Many are now returning and are now qualified for 
10
retirement but have not attained the age needed to received 
11
retirement benefits; and
  
 
12
    WHEREAS, Many of these individuals have spent more than 20 
13
years in service to our country; and
  
 
14
    WHEREAS, They can only receive retirement benefits if they 
15
have reached the age of 62 years, and have 20 years of service; 
16
and
  
 
17
    WHEREAS, Many die before receiving these benefits; and
  
 
18
    WHEREAS, A graduated payment schedule should be instituted 
 


 






HR1065
- 2 -
LRB096 21550 KXB 38504 r




1
by the federal government, commensurate with years served and 
2
age attained at retirement, that would be fair and equitable; 
3
and
  
 
4
    WHEREAS, This payment schedule could help those service 
5
people live a more productive life after serving our country; 
6
therefore, be it
  
 
7
    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 
8
NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we 
9
must address the needs of those who have served the United 
10
States of America through service in its armed forces; and be 
11
it further
  
 
12
    RESOLVED, That the United States Congress move immediately 
13
to assist the retired servicemen and women of our country with 
14
compensation for career service in any branch of the military; 
15
and be it further
 
16
    RESOLVED, That the United States Congress pass a 
17
comprehensive bill to address the financial needs of the 
18
servicemen and women who have protected the Constitution of the 
19
United States; and be it further
  
 
20
    RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be 
21
presented to the majority and minority leaders of the United 
 


 






HR1065
- 3 -
LRB096 21550 KXB 38504 r




1
States Senate, the Speaker and minority leader of the United 
2
States  House of Representatives, and to each member of the 
3
Illinois congressional delegation.