HJ0135 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, On March 26, 2016, the United States Army Field Band and Soldiers' Chorus will be featured at the Benton Civic Center, honoring Southern Illinois by making their only scheduled stop in the area; and

WHEREAS, As the principal concert band from our nation's capital, and as the musical ambassadors of the army, the Army Field Band and Soldiers' Chorus is made up of our nation's finest and bravest combined to present a premier musical experience; and

WHEREAS, Founded in 1946 and 1957 respectively, both ensembles present concerts on their national tours and have performed in all 50 states and 30 foreign countries for millions of people; and

WHEREAS, The veterans groups and community leaders who have worked together to bring the ensemble to Benton should be commended; and

WHEREAS, Southern Illinois is honored to have them perform at this community concert as part of the program entitled "Southern Illinois Salute to Our Nation's Veterans, featuring the U.S. Army Field Band and Soldiers' Chorus"; and

WHEREAS, All of the brave men and women who serve our country deserve recognition, and the concert will be held in the spirit of paying tribute to those who have sacrificed so much for their country; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that we declare March 26, 2016 as "Southern Illinois Veterans Awareness Day", and we extend our best wishes to those performing and thank them and all veterans for their service and bravery to our country; and be it further

RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be presented to the United States Army Field Band and Soldiers' Chorus, and the veterans groups and community leaders who made this event possible.