Full Text of HJR0065 103rd General Assembly
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| 1 | | HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION | 2 | | WHEREAS, It is appropriate and right to celebrate the | 3 | | diversity of cultures and heritages, as such celebrations | 4 | | serve as a reminder that, despite our differing backgrounds, | 5 | | everyone in Illinois is bound by a common hope for a better and | 6 | | more inclusive future for our children; and | 7 | | WHEREAS, The Arab American community has a long and | 8 | | integral history in the United States; and | 9 | | WHEREAS, Men and women of Arab descent have shared their | 10 | | rich culture, strong work ethic, and dedication to education, | 11 | | while embracing the American spirit of opportunity and helping | 12 | | build a better State and nation for all; and | 13 | | WHEREAS, For over a century, Arab Americans have been | 14 | | making valuable contributions to every aspect of American | 15 | | society, including medicine, law, business, technology, | 16 | | government, and culture; and | 17 | | WHEREAS, The history of Arab Americans in American life | 18 | | often remains neglected and has been riddled with | 19 | | misunderstanding and bigotry; and | 20 | | WHEREAS, People of Middle Eastern descent began migrating |
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| 1 | | to the United States in significant numbers in the 1800s; | 2 | | today, it is estimated that the current population of Arab | 3 | | Americans is approximately four million people; therefore, be | 4 | | it | 5 | | RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE | 6 | | HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE | 7 | | SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that we declare the month of April | 8 | | 2024 as Arab American Heritage Month in the State of Illinois; | 9 | | and be it further | 10 | | RESOLVED, That we recognize and celebrate the | 11 | | contributions to cultural diversity, economic growth, and the | 12 | | overall development of our State and nation made by the Arab | 13 | | American community; and be it further | 14 | | RESOLVED, That we encourage all Illinoisans and their | 15 | | families to learn about and celebrate the contributions of | 16 | | Arab Americans to Illinois and the United States. |
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