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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate wish to
3recognize the National Conference of State Legislatures on its
4work over the past half-century; and
 
5    WHEREAS, The National Conference of State Legislatures
6(NCSL) was founded in 1975 and has evolved during the years to
7become the premier organization solely dedicated to serving
8state and territorial legislators and legislative staff; it
9will be celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2025; and
 
10    WHEREAS, NCSL was created from the merger of three
11organizations that served or represented state legislatures
12and that shared the belief that legislative service is one of
13democracy's worthiest pursuits; and
 
14    WHEREAS, NCSL is a bipartisan organization with the
15objectives of advancing the effectiveness, independence, and
16integrity of state legislatures, fostering interstate
17communication and cooperation, and ensuring states a strong,
18cohesive voice in the federal system; and
 
19    WHEREAS, State legislatures are America's laboratories of
20democracy and have continually demonstrated the ability to
21tackle emerging challenges; state legislatures are where

 

 

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1people from very different backgrounds, representing very
2different communities, can come together and find common
3ground; NCSL has facilitated the exchange of ideas, provided
4critical research and information, and encouraged a rigorous
5review of complex issues confronting our communities, states,
6and nation, striving to strengthen the bonds between America's
7state legislatures and the international community; therefore,
8be it
 
9    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL
10ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate the
11National Conference of State Legislatures on its upcoming 50th
12anniversary and commend the organization for its superb
13leadership and commitment to the legislative institution; and
14be it further
 
15    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
16presented to the National Conference of State Legislatures as
17a symbol of our esteem and respect.