HR0548 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a wartime veterans organization based on four pillars, care for veterans, national security, Americanism, and children and youth; and

WHEREAS, The members of The American Legion are dedicated to upholding the ideals of freedom and democracy, while working to make a difference in the lives of fellow Americans; and

WHEREAS, The American Legion Auxiliary was also founded in 1919 to support The American Legion and honor the sacrifice of those who serve by enhancing the lives of our veterans, military, and their families, both at home and abroad; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we declare October 24, 2019 as "American Legion Auxiliary Centennial Day" in the State of Illinois; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to The American Legion Auxiliary as a symbol of our respect and esteem.