HR0926 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 13, 2012; 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 Wednesday, May 9, 2012 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 9, 2012, particularly those who are here for the first time, to join us in our efforts.