HR0250 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, National Foster Care Month originated in 1988 under President Ronald Reagan to give foster parents the recognition they deserve for opening their homes to children in need; and

WHEREAS, Foster Care Month recognizes the foster parents who work to provide a bright future for the children in their care; and

WHEREAS, Illinois is strongly committed to ensuring that children grow up healthy and safe; and

WHEREAS, Over 16,000 children in Illinois are looking for permanent families to give them the love and care they need and deserve, and to help them reach their goals; and

WHEREAS, In order to give foster youth the support they need, people all over Illinois are stepping up to serve as mentors, teachers, faith leaders, caseworkers, advocates, and kinship caregivers; and

WHEREAS, Declaring Foster Care Month in Illinois provides an opportunity to recognize foster parents for their hard work and dedication to children; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we recognize May of 2017 as Foster Care Month in Illinois to give recognition to those who devote their lives to improving the lives of foster children, and to bring awareness to the hardships foster children face; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to George H. Sheldon, Director of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.