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1 HOUSE RESOLUTION
2 WHEREAS, The United States Congress is considering H.R.
3 163, also known as the Universal Service Act of 2003, which
4 requires that all young persons in the United States perform
5 a period of military or civilian service in furtherance of
6 the national defense and homeland security; and
7 WHEREAS, National defense and homeland security have
8 become a priority for the citizens of the State of Illinois
9 and Illinois' legislators; therefore, be it
10 RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
11 NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
12 we urge Congress to pass and President George W. Bush to sign
13 H.R. 163, also known as the Universal National Service Act of
14 2003; and be it further
15 RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be sent
16 to President George W. Bush and each member of the Illinois
17 Congressional delegation.