HR0424 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The personal prosperity of Illinois citizens and the economic security of our nation will require uniting our workforce development, education, and economic development strategies in a common effort to provide our citizens with higher skills and supply our businesses with qualified workers; and

WHEREAS, The economic security of Illinois citizens will enhance the quality and productivity of people and businesses and provide effective economic development strategies for the workforce needs of the future; and

WHEREAS, The Illinois Local Workforce System and One-Stop Centers must be able to offer more programs and services to a wider customer base; and

WHEREAS, The Illinois Workforce Development System must continue to recognize the value of local decision making, which is key to the success of the future workforce; and

WHEREAS, The local workforce investment boards, which are comprised of a majority of business leaders and who have worked effectively in partnership with chief elected officials, should continue to be the cornerstone of the Workforce Development System; and

WHEREAS, The One-Stop System must have sufficient resources to offer comprehensive services, universal access, and lifelong learning options for both business and individuals; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, That we recognize the importance of workforce development and designate the week of August 26, 2007, as "Workforce Development Week" in the State of Illinois to showcase the Illinois workforce system.