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HOUSE RESOLUTION

  
 
2    WHEREAS, Sports participation has become a part of American 
3life and has been ingrained into the consciousness of society; 
4and
  
 
5    WHEREAS, There must be officials to enforce the rules of 
6the game and judge potential disputes between participants on 
7the field; and
  
 
8    WHEREAS, Many officials volunteer their time or receive 
9only minimal compensation; and
  
 
10    WHEREAS, Many officials participate out of a sheer love of 
11the game and to teach children who play the game valuable 
12lessons, such as sportsmanship, working as a team, and working 
13within the rules of the game to achieve a common goal; and
  
 
14    WHEREAS, Many officials are cross-trained to officiate 
15multiple sports; and
  
 
16    WHEREAS, Sports officials must make split-second 
17decisions, often under pressure; and
 
18    WHEREAS, Proper officiating reduces the risk of sports 
19injuries; and
  
 
 
 
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1    WHEREAS, Officiating proficiency requires rigorous 
2training and self-discipline; and
  
 
3    WHEREAS, Officials must not only know the rules of the 
4sport they are officiating, but also be in peak physical 
5condition; therefore, be it
  
 
6    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 
7NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we 
8acknowledge the hard work and dedication of youth sports 
9officials throughout the State.