Full Text of HR0752 103rd General Assembly
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| 1 | | HOUSE RESOLUTION | 2 | | WHEREAS, The skilled trades keep our country running and | 3 | | are essential in keeping our communities safe and healthy; | 4 | | with the projected job growth and financial freedom provided, | 5 | | the trades can provide an engaging and satisfying career path; | 6 | | and | 7 | | WHEREAS, While the trades have been a male-dominated field | 8 | | historically, more and more women are starting to join the | 9 | | industry, and progress has been made toward greater gender | 10 | | equality in these industries; and | 11 | | WHEREAS, Tradeswomen have had a positive impact on the | 12 | | local economy, the workforce, and community development in the | 13 | | State of Illinois; and | 14 | | WHEREAS, It is important to inspire young women and girls | 15 | | to consider careers in skilled trades and to offer | 16 | | opportunities for STEM education and vocational training | 17 | | through DOL approved Apprenticeship Programs; and | 18 | | WHEREAS, Tradeswomen Take Over Springfield on May 16, 2023 | 19 | | is the first annual Illinois Tradeswomen Recruitment and Lobby | 20 | | Day, an event designed to shine a spotlight on women in trades | 21 | | typically dominated by men, to celebrate women around our |
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| 1 | | State who work with tools, and to foster a sense of community | 2 | | and solidarity among tradeswomen and the broader Illinois | 3 | | community; and | 4 | | WHEREAS, Tradeswomen Take Over Springfield is a day to | 5 | | learn about the building and construction trades and the | 6 | | various job opportunities available to all women across the | 7 | | State of Illinois and is open to women of all ages and all | 8 | | experience levels who are interested in strong/equitable pay, | 9 | | apprentice training, and the support of a union contract; | 10 | | therefore, be it | 11 | | RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE | 12 | | HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that | 13 | | we commend the women in trades who are breaking down barriers, | 14 | | demonstrating exceptional skill and dedication, and serving as | 15 | | role models for others; and be it further | 16 | | RESOLVED, That we encourage ongoing efforts to support | 17 | | tradeswomen, including future events, educational programs, | 18 | | and initiatives that promote equal opportunities in union | 19 | | construction trades; and be it further | 20 | | RESOLVED, That we express support for skilled trades and | 21 | | the need for a diverse and inclusive workforce to meet the | 22 | | demands of a growing economy; and be it further |
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| 1 | | RESOLVED, That we encourage collaboration among | 2 | | businesses, labor organizations, and educational institutions | 3 | | to create pathways for women to enter and thrive in trades; and | 4 | | be it further | 5 | | RESOLVED, That we congratulate the organizers, sponsors, | 6 | | and participants of the Tradeswomen Take Over Springfield | 7 | | event for their efforts and contributions in making the event | 8 | | a success; and be it further | 9 | | RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be | 10 | | presented to the Tradeswomen Take Over Springfield organizers | 11 | | as a symbol of our respect and esteem. |
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