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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate wish to
3congratulate Mujeres Latinas en Acción on their 50 years of
4service throughout the State of Illinois; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Mujeres Latinas en Acción is a bilingual and
6bicultural agency that empowers Latinas by providing services
7that reflect their values, culture, and advocacy on the issues
8that make a difference in their lives; and
 
9    WHEREAS, Founded in 1973, Mujeres Latinas en Acción is the
10longest running incorporated Latina organization in the
11nation; the year of 2023 marks 50 years that this organization
12has dedicated to the Latino communities in the Chicago area;
13by developing a comprehensive array of social services and
14advocacy initiatives that promote non-violence, reproductive
15health, and leadership development, this organization is a
16critical resource for Black and Brown people in Illinois; and
 
17    WHEREAS, Understanding the importance of supporting
18individuals when they need it the most, Mujeres Latinas en
19Acción has a domestic violence program, a sexual assault
20program, a parent support program, a Latina Leadership program
21for Spanish-speaking women survivors of sexual and domestic
22violence, and an educational program for Spanish-speaking

 

 

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1immigrants, as well as a focus on community engagement and
2business training; and
 
3    WHEREAS, For individuals who may need assistance with
4domestic violence related situations, Mujeres Latinas en
5Acción has a 24-hour crisis hotline that offers counseling,
6therapy, and many other resources; with an all bilingual
7staff, the organization continues to meet its communities'
8needs without making anyone feel unheard or misrepresented;
9and
 
10    WHEREAS, Serving thousands of Latino families, students,
11children, and leaders in the community, Mujeres Latinas en
12Acción is an example of excellence at the highest level;
13therefore, be it
 
14    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL
15ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate
16Mujeres Latinas en Acción for 50 years of service and merit;
17and be it further
 
18    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution is to be
19presented to Linda Tortolero as a symbol of our esteem and
20respect.