HR0124 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY


  

 


 
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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, Sports participation has become a part of American
3life and has been ingrained into the consciousness of society;
4and
 
5    WHEREAS, There must be officials to enforce the rules of
6the game and judge potential disputes between participants on
7the field; and
 
8    WHEREAS, Many officials volunteer their time or receive
9only minimal compensation; and
 
10    WHEREAS, Many officials participate out of a sheer love of
11the game and to teach children who play the game valuable
12lessons, such as sportsmanship, working as a team, and working
13within the rules of the game to achieve a common goal; and
 
14    WHEREAS, Many officials are cross-trained to officiate
15multiple sports; and
 
16    WHEREAS, Sports officials must make split-second
17decisions, often under pressure; and
 
18    WHEREAS, Proper officiating reduces the risk of sports
19injuries; and
 

 

 

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1    WHEREAS, Officiating proficiency requires rigorous
2training and self-discipline; and
 
3    WHEREAS, Officials must not only know the rules of the
4sport they are officiating, but also be in peak physical
5condition; therefore, be it
 
6    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
7NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
8acknowledge the hard work and dedication of youth sports
9officials throughout the State.