HR0501 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Each day, individuals step forward to help care for family members in need; across the State, parents and children, siblings and spouses, and friends and neighbors heroically give of themselves to support those in their lives who have been affected by illness, injury, or disability; and

WHEREAS, In the United States, more than 60 million caregivers provide strength and assistance to their family members, and as the number of older Americans rises, so will the number of caregivers; and

WHEREAS, Many of these dedicated people work full-time and raise children of their own while also caring for the needs of their loved ones; and

WHEREAS, Caregivers support the independence of their family members and enable them to more fully participate in their communities; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we recognize the assistance and sacrifice that family caregivers provide to enable people who are affected by illness, injury, or disability to help them lead more independent lives; and be it further

RESOLVED, That we designate November of 2015 as Family Caregivers Month in the State of Illinois.