HR1164 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, AARP is a voluntary, nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization with a 50-year history of leading positive social change by harnessing the individual and collective power of its members to make life better for all Illinois residents as they age; and

WHEREAS, AARP has, since being founded by retired educator Ethel Percy Andrus, taken as its motto "To serve, not to be served"; and

WHEREAS, AARP's "army of useful citizens" in our State includes numerous volunteers whose selfless service includes money management and tax preparation assistance, safe driving courses, advocacy, job training, intergenerational learning, community rebuilding, home visitation, and nonpartisan voter education; and

WHEREAS, AARP has amplified its members' voices on issues of statewide importance such as affordable, quality health care, lifetime financial security, and consumer protection; and

WHEREAS, AARP has helped to foster proactive policies that enable our citizens to achieve the quality of life and peace of mind they deserve; and

WHEREAS, AARP shares Illinois' belief that diversity in age, economic status, attitudes, ability, and lifestyles is a source of profound State and national strength; and

WHEREAS, AARP works to develop strong communities that are characterized by affordable and appropriate housing, ease of mobility, and features and services that support the lives and lifestyles of people of all ages; and

WHEREAS, AARP has successfully built important alliances statewide among businesses, communities, and Illinois residents of all generations; and

WHEREAS, AARP continues to advocate for an economic environment throughout our State that supports and promotes the loyalty, reliability, flexibility, and potential of mature workers; and

WHEREAS, AARP recognizes that ensuring the protection, safety, integrity, involvement, security, health, lifestyle, and well being of citizens 50 years of age and older is not a destination but a continuing journey; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate AARP for 50 years of service to our State and our nation, and for championing the future of every generation.