HR1282 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Coast Guard, and U.S. Merchant Marine all contribute to America's defense and freedom of the seas through the patriotism, loyalty, efficiency, and devotion to duty of its men and women; and

WHEREAS, The Glenview Council of the Navy League supports the sea services' efforts to keep the seas open and foster goodwill and trade among the people of the world; and

WHEREAS, The Council seeks to support these efforts by advancing a better understanding of the importance of the nation's preeminence on the high seas; and

WHEREAS, This understanding is enhanced through the Council's promotion of the belief that the sea services should be provided with the best ships and equipment and that qualified young people should be attracted to the sea services through the Sea Cadet program; and

WHEREAS, The week of June 7-13, 2010 marks the 50th anniversary of the Council's founding and its continuing effort to advance the goals of the sea services in preserving freedom of the seas; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we designate the week of June 7-13, 2010 as Glenview Council of the Navy League Week in the State of Illinois; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the Glenview Council of the Navy League as a symbol of our esteem and respect.