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SENATE RESOLUTION

  
 
2    WHEREAS, On the Saturday of July 15, 2023, people all 
3across Illinois will "unplug", or take a break from using 
4electronic devices, to enjoy everything that their local 
5parks, recreation sites, and conservation areas have to offer; 
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7    WHEREAS, Unplug Illinois Day, a public service campaign by 
8the Illinois Park and Recreation Association, was designed to 
9help communicate the value that unplugging offers to 
10residents; and
  
 
11    WHEREAS, Studies have shown that unplugging is essential 
12to maintain a healthy lifestyle; and
  
 
13    WHEREAS, On average, children spend over seven hours a day 
14in front of a screen outside of school and homework; and
  
 
15    WHEREAS, Approximately 43% of Americans aged 18 to 29 use 
16their smartphones at least four hours per day; and
  
 
17    WHEREAS, At present, 80% of Americans do not get enough 
18exercise on a daily basis; and
  
 
19    WHEREAS, Unplugging at Illinois parks and facilities is 
 
 
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1one of the most convenient ways to stay active and get 
2exercise; therefore, be it
  
 
3    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL 
4ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we declare July 15, 
52023 as Unplug Illinois Day in the State of Illinois; and be it 
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7    RESOLVED, That we encourage all citizens to participate in 
8this opportunity by unplugging from their electronic devices 
9and visiting their local parks, recreation sites, and 
10conservation areas.