SR0548 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Technology companies impact millions of people by providing phone, cable, and advanced technology services; and

WHEREAS, Suppliers of technology provide services such as, but not limited to, content and programming, app development, big data, and cell/DAS tower; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we urge the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and the Department of Central Management Services to create a diversity program that connects certified diverse suppliers such as, but not limited to, (MBE/WBE/SDVOSB) with technology companies to see if their capabilities fit current and future technological business needs; and be it further

RESOLVED, That responsibility for planning, inviting, hosting, and conducting the program will belong with DCEO and CMS; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and the Department of Central Management Services are encouraged to work with community-based organizations such as, but not limited to, the Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce, the Federation of Women Contractors, the Hispanic American Construction Industry Association, and the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, to publicize the program; and be it further

RESOLVED, That primary providers of technology should be invited to participate due to their efforts that support supplier diversity and diverse employment opportunities; and be it further

RESOLVED, That any program events need to be centrally located to encourage participation throughout the State; and be it further

RESOLVED, That primary providers of technology do not need to be Illinois-based, but must have a need for Illinois-based subcontractors or secondary providers of technology; and be it further

RESOLVED, That all prospective diverse suppliers must be certified (or in the process of certification) prior to attending any events created by the program; and be it further

RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be delivered to the Directors of the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and the Department of Central Management Services.