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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, Men and women of all faiths, backgrounds, and
3 ethnicities have come to the defense of the United States
4 during times of war; and
 
5     WHEREAS, During World War II, many African-Americans
6 served with courage and dignity as members of the United States
7 Armed Forces, including many who served in the United States
8 Navy; and
 
9     WHEREAS, The security and prosperity of our nation and all
10 free nations throughout the world is due, in large part, to the
11 noble actions and incredible bravery of our veterans; and
 
12     WHEREAS, The Trinity African American Episcopal Church in
13 Waukegan will host a salute to African-American veterans of the
14 United States Navy during World War II and military personnel
15 of all wars during a ceremony on March 21, 2010; therefore, be
16 it
 
17     RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
18 NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
19 honor the African-American veterans of the United States Navy
20 during World War II and U.S. military personnel of all wars for
21 their great courage and noble sacrifices during times of war;

 

 

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1 and be it further
 
2     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
3 presented to the Trinity African American Episcopal Church in
4 Waukegan as a symbol of our esteem and respect for the brave
5 men and women who have served our nation.