HR0318 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The freedom and security that citizens of the United States and Illinois enjoy today are the direct result of the blood shed and continued vigilance given by the United States Armed Forces over the history of our great nation; and

WHEREAS, The sacrifices that such members of the United States Armed Forces and the Illinois National Guard and of the family members that support them, have preserved the liberties that have enriched this nation making it unique in the world community; and

WHEREAS, We call upon all Illinoisans to remember those who gave their lives in defense of freedom and to honor the men and women of all our armed services who have served and are now serving our country, together with their families; and

WHEREAS, The month of May was selected for this display of patriotism because during May we celebrate Victory in Europe Day, Military Spouse Day, Loyalty Day, Armed Forces Day/Week, National Day of Prayer, Memorial Day, Navy Day, Army Day, and Flag Day; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we are pleased to designate the period of May 1 through May 31, 2013, as a special time to show appreciation for our military and we designate it as National Military Appreciation Month in the State of Illinois.