HR0304 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Illinois State Representative Monique Davis and the members of the Illinois House of Representatives recognize that Mother's Day is celebrated nationally on Sunday, May 8, 2011; and

WHEREAS, Every mother wants her child to succeed; and

WHEREAS, A child's parents are the foremost authority in the needs of the child; and

WHEREAS, Every day, mothers and grandmothers stand up for the rights of their children and advocate for their needs; and

WHEREAS, Many of these parents and grandparents come to Springfield to advocate on behalf of legislation that supports their children's rights; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we designate May 5, 2011 as "Moms on a Mission Day" in the State of Illinois to honor mothers, grandmothers, and their families who stand up for children's rights; and be it further

RESOLVED, That we welcome the mothers and grandmothers present at the Illinois State Capitol on May 5, 2011 to join us in our efforts.