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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The United States of America was founded on the
3principles of liberty, opportunity, and justice for all; and
 
4    WHEREAS, Throughout our country's history, generations of
5men and women have answered the call to leave their families
6and their jobs and put their futures and even their lives on
7the line to valiantly defend our nation and its inalienable
8rights; and
 
9    WHEREAS, For many, that sacrifice has ended in permanent
10injury or death, yet their spirit remains in the continued
11preservation of our freedoms and the promise of liberty; and
 
12    WHEREAS, America has called on her men and women in uniform
13to protect our national security, to advance our national
14interests, and to preserve our rights and freedoms; and
 
15    WHEREAS, On Veterans Day, we recognize the men and women of
16our Armed Forces past and present, who have valiantly defended
17these values throughout our nation's history; and
 
18    WHEREAS, On Veterans Day, we also remember and pay tribute
19to the millions of patriots whose courage and sacrifice have
20secured our freedom, from those who suffered through the harsh

 

 

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1winter at Valley Forge to those who are keeping the peace and
2defending our values around the globe today; and
 
3    WHEREAS, We honor all men and women currently serving in
4the military for their sacrifices; and
 
5    WHEREAS, We owe a debt of gratitude to our veterans and
6wish to express our appreciation to all of our veterans for
7their selfless service to this State and the United States;
8therefore, be it
 
9    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
10HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
11we recognize all veterans and the men and women who are
12currently serving in our Armed Forces around the world.