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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, Music in the schools of Illinois is designed to
3 bring about recognition of the vital place of music in the
4 education process; and
 
5     WHEREAS, Music is a powerful and aesthetic force that gives
6 our young people a sense of civilization because it dignifies
7 the realm of feeling by merging intellect and emotion in the
8 search for a humane way of life; and
 
9     WHEREAS, Music is a basic influence in the lives of
10 millions of people who participate in creating, performing, and
11 listening experiences developed through music in the schools;
12 and
 
13     WHEREAS, Music in our schools is a special opportunity for
14 citizens to understand and support the ongoing process of music
15 education; therefore, be it
 
16     RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
17 NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
18 recognize the importance of music in the schools of the State
19 of Illinois, and we thank music teachers and staff throughout
20 the State for their dedication to music education.