HR1116 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to congratulate the administration and staff of the Jewish Council on Urban Affairs on the occasion of the organization's 50th anniversary; and

WHEREAS, Since its inception in 1964, the enduring mission of the Jewish Council on Urban Affairs has been to combat poverty, racism, and anti-Semitism in partnership with Chicago's diverse communities; its work, in reaching across faiths, races, and classes to create dialogue and tangible results, has been an inspiring presence in the Chicagoland area; and

WHEREAS, During its 50 years of existence, the Jewish Council on Urban Affairs has facilitated the development and preservation of thousands of units of affordable housing, advocated for public policies that address the root causes of poverty, and educated and mobilized a Jewish constituency to create a more just city; its work with low-income communities and communities of color has fostered deep understanding and trust with partner organizations; and

WHEREAS, While the exact issues and challenges in Chicago have changed, poverty, racism, and anti-Semitism continue to run rampant; through its work, the Jewish Council on Urban Affairs continues to organize the Jewish community to be a powerful partner for justice and guarantees the future of this important work with its teen social justice program, Or Tzedek; and

WHEREAS, Guided by prophetic Jewish principles, the Jewish Council on Urban Affairs has been committed to eradicating the root causes of social and economic injustice and to creating positive systemic change for Chicago's most vulnerable neighborhoods and communities; and

WHEREAS, The Jewish Council on Urban Affairs remains as relevant today as it was 50 years ago, serving as an essential Jewish voice for social justice; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate the administration and staff of the Jewish Council on Urban Affairs on the occasion of the organization's 50th anniversary and wish them continued success in the future; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the Jewish Council on Urban Affairs as a symbol of our esteem and respect.