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Full Text of HR0869  94th General Assembly

HR0869 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY


 


 
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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, Marriage is a religious concept and is a
3 traditional institution between one man and one woman; and
 
4     WHEREAS, Mixing gay families and marriage for same-sex
5 couples threatens the institution of marriage; and
 
6     WHEREAS, Many have reservations about allowing the rights
7 of married partners to same-sex couples; therefore, be it
 
8     RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
9 NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
10 the General Assembly not recognize or hold valid the uniting of
11 persons of the same-sex in a civil union, domestic partnership,
12 or other similar same sex relationship in this State; and be it
13 further
 
14     RESOLVED, That the General Assembly not allow couples to
15 register their partnerships in such a manner as to give them
16 the rights and responsibilities of married couples; and be it
17 further
 
18     RESOLVED, That only marriage between one man and one woman
19 be valid or recognized in Illinois.