HR0397 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The Decalogue Society of Lawyers was founded in 1934 to fight anti-Semitism and all forms of discrimination and intolerance; and

WHEREAS, The Decalogue Society of Lawyers is the oldest Jewish Bar Association in the United States; and

WHEREAS, The Decalogue Society of Lawyers promotes public education and legal action to protect the rights and privileges of all people; and

WHEREAS, The Decalogue Society has remained ever vigilant against public and private practices which perpetuate racial and religious hatred, or are insensitive to the needs of minorities; and

WHEREAS, Decalogue Society members participate in social action, render useful community service, and cooperate in movements for the public welfare; and

WHEREAS, The Decalogue Society provides free continuing legal education to assist members and non-members alike in becoming better informed lawyers; and

WHEREAS, The Decalogue Society supports student chapters at seven law schools to encourage young lawyers to incorporate the ideals of religious freedom, racial tolerance, and public service into their future careers; and

WHEREAS, For 75 years, Decalogue Society members have worked diligently to bring increased dignity and honor to the legal profession; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate the members of the Decalogue Society of Lawyers on the occasion of its 75th anniversary; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the Decalogue Society of Lawyers as an expression of our esteem.