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Public Act 099-0066 | ||||
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AN ACT concerning government.
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
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represented in the General Assembly:
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Section 5. The State Commemorative Dates Act is amended by | ||||
adding Section 141 as follows: | ||||
(5 ILCS 490/141 new) | ||||
Sec. 141. Preventing Lost Potential Day. September 19 of | ||||
each year is designated as Preventing Lost Potential Day, to be | ||||
observed throughout the State as a day set apart to provide a | ||||
new focus on the importance of and dedication to educate, | ||||
encourage, protect, and develop our State's youth. The State of | ||||
Illinois must push to allow all youth to experience life in the | ||||
fullest, increasing exposure to positive community influences, | ||||
and enhancing the development of a positive and confident | ||||
approach to citizenship. This day shall serve as a continued | ||||
symbol of the movement to make the State of Illinois the best | ||||
place in the nation for youth.
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Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon | ||||
becoming law.
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