HR0943 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 was signed into law on August 20, 1964 by President Lyndon B. Johnson; and

WHEREAS, The purpose of this legislation was to eliminate the paradox of poverty in the midst of plenty in this nation; and

WHEREAS, Because of this important landmark legislation, Community Action Agencies began a proud tradition of service to the vulnerable families and individuals of Illinois and the nation; and

WHEREAS, Community Action Agencies embody the spirit of hope, improve communities, and make America a better place to live; and

WHEREAS, Nearly 650,000 Illinois residents are served annually by Community Action Agencies operating in all 102 counties; and

WHEREAS, The Community Action Agencies of Illinois will commemorate this year as the 50th anniversary of service to Illinois and the nation; and

WHEREAS, Now more than ever, all people of this great state must unite to end hunger, homelessness, unemployment, illiteracy, and indifference; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that the Community Action Agencies of Illinois and the Illinois Association of Community Action Agencies be appropriately recognized for outstanding service to the people of Illinois in this 50th year of service; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the Illinois Association of Community Action Agencies Board of Directors on behalf of all Illinois Community Action Agencies.