HR0390 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Although the U.S. has made tremendous progress in its struggle to overcome its tragic racial history, much work remains to be done; and

WHEREAS, Black Americans are much less likely to move up the economic ladder than others; and

WHEREAS, Many factors are at work, including educational inequalities, neighborhood effects, workplace discrimination, parenting, access to credit, rates of incarceration, and so on; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that the Commission on the Social Status of Black Males is created to study the social conditions of black males, develop strategies to remedy or assist in remedying serious adversities, and make recommendations to improve the educational, social, economic, and employment opportunities of black males; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Commission shall consist of the following 14 members, who shall serve without compensation:

(1) Two State Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House, one who shall serve as co-chair;

(2) Two State Representatives appointed by the House Minority Leader, one who shall serve as co-chair; and

(3) 10 members to be appointed by the co-chairs, who shall be from the following groups:

(a) One U.S. Representative from Illinois;

(b) Four elected officials from four different Illinois cities;

(c) Two Illinois high school students; and

(d) Three public members who may represent the areas of employment, criminal justice, education, health, or faith; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Commission shall meet at the call of the co-chairs, but no less than four times; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Department of Children and Family Services shall provide administrative support for the Commission; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Commission shall submit its final report to the General Assembly no later than January 1, 2021 and upon the filing of its report is dissolved.