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SENATE RESOLUTION

  
 
2    WHEREAS, The State of Illinois recognizes the historical 
3tradition of ethical values and principles which are the basis 
4of civilized society and upon which our great nation was 
5founded; and
  
 
6    WHEREAS, These ethical values and principles have been the 
7bedrock of society from the dawn of civilization, when they 
8were known as the Seven Noahide Laws; and
  
 
9    WHEREAS, In order to secure a bright future for America, we 
10must instill in our children a love of learning as well as a 
11spirit of compassion, two of our nation's most cherished and 
12enduring values; and
  
 
13    WHEREAS, The Lubavitch-Chabad movement has fostered and 
14promoted these ethical values and principles in more than 3,000 
15communities around the world, and through the educational and 
16social service programs of their 32 centers in Illinois; and
  
 
17    WHEREAS, The importance of education and kindness was 
18promoted in the teachings and programs of Rabbi Menachem Mendel 
19Schneerson, the Lubavitcher Rebbe of righteous memory, by 
20inspiring countless individuals to uphold these values in their 
21own lives and communities; and
  
 
 
 
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1    WHEREAS, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson is universally 
2respected and revered for his concern for all humanity; and the 
3nineteenth anniversary of his passing falls on July 5, 2011; 
4therefore, be it
  
 
5    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL 
6ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that July 5, 2011, the 
7nineteenth anniversary of the passing of Rabbi Menachem Mendel 
8Schneerson, the Lubavitcher Rebbe, be designated as "Education 
9and Sharing Day" in the State of Illinois; and be it further
  
 
10    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
11presented to the Lubavitch-Chabad movement as a symbol of our 
12respect and esteem.