HR0275 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The general public as well as conservation and constituent organizations strongly support the efforts of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to support, enhance, and protect the natural resources of the State of Illinois through management and education programs; and

WHEREAS, It is in the best interest of the natural resources of the State for the Department to work and communicate openly with all Illinois citizens; and

WHEREAS, The Conservation Congress is to propose and advocate actions by elected and appointed officials to protect and conserve the natural resources of the State; and

WHEREAS, The Conservation Congress is to ensure through professional management that the recreational opportunities associated with these resources and the sustainable use and enjoyment of these resources remain available for this and future generations; and

WHEREAS, The Department has expressed renewed interest in reinstituting the Conservation Congress to improve communication with Illinois constituents regarding common issues of concern; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we support the re-establishment of the Conservation Congress to assist in the protection, conservation, education, and appropriate use of the natural, recreational, and cultural resources of the State; and be it further

RESOLVED, That we support and encourage the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to convene the Conservation Congress in a manner and time frame permitted by the Department's monetary and personnel resources; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution shall be delivered to the Director of Natural Resources and the Governor of the State of Illinois.