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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3Representatives wish to recognize the National Conference of
4State Legislatures on its work over the past half-century; and
 
5    WHEREAS, The National Conference of State Legislatures
6(NCSL) was founded in 1975 and has evolved during the years to
7become the premier organization solely dedicated to serving
8state and territorial legislators and legislative staff; it
9will be celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2025; and
 
10    WHEREAS, NCSL was created from the merger of three
11organizations that served or represented state legislatures
12and that shared the belief that legislative service is one of
13democracy's worthiest pursuits; and
 
14    WHEREAS, NCSL is a bipartisan organization with the
15objectives of advancing the effectiveness, independence, and
16integrity of state legislatures, fostering interstate
17communication and cooperation, and ensuring states a strong,
18cohesive voice in the federal system; and
 
19    WHEREAS, State legislatures are America's laboratories of
20democracy and have continually demonstrated the ability to
21tackle emerging challenges; state legislatures are where

 

 

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1people from very different backgrounds, representing very
2different communities, can come together and find common
3ground; NCSL has facilitated the exchange of ideas, provided
4critical research and information, and encouraged a rigorous
5review of complex issues confronting our communities, states,
6and nation, striving to strengthen the bonds between America's
7state legislatures and the international community; therefore,
8be it
 
9    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
10HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
11we congratulate the National Conference of State Legislatures
12on its upcoming 50th anniversary and commend the organization
13for its superb leadership and commitment to the legislative
14institution; and be it further
 
15    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
16presented to the National Conference of State Legislatures as
17a symbol of our esteem and respect.