SR0636 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Many places in Illinois are significant sites of local, State, national, and world history; and

WHEREAS, Illinois residents and visitors coming to these sites may learn about historic people, ideas, and developments there; and

WHEREAS, Such visits may deepen their interests in, and appreciation of, history; and

WHEREAS, History can help them understand their place in the world and how they might improve it; and

WHEREAS, Increasing visitations at historic sites stimulate beautification, preservation, conservation, tourism, and business in Illinois communities and counties where they are located; and

WHEREAS, The Illinois State Historical Society, recognized by the Illinois General Assembly in 1903, has already placed markers at more than 400 historic sites around the State; and

WHEREAS, The Illinois General Assembly and the Illinois State Historical Society now seek to heighten historical awareness in Illinois residents and visitors by calling attention to these markers and historic sites throughout the State; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that the week of March 1-7, 2010 shall be known as Illinois State Historical Society Markers Awareness Week; and be it further

RESOLVED, That we encourage all Illinois residents and visitors to celebrate this week by learning about historic sites in their locales, visiting them, reflecting on their importance in history, communicating with others about them, and attending ceremonies commemorating them; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the members of the Illinois Senate are encouraged to participate in the events of this week with their colleagues in the Capitol and their constituents in their home districts.