HR0758 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Those distinguished officers and citizens who devote themselves to public service and duty, demonstrating great courage and diligence in ensuring the safety of citizens and communities in Illinois, deserve to be recognized; and

WHEREAS, Firefighters and police officers risk their lives every day in the protection of life and property to ensure that communities are safe, and sadly, many first responders are lost in the line of duty, making the ultimate sacrifice in their service to protect others; and

WHEREAS, Firefighters, police officers, and first responders are not only often valued, trusted, and upstanding members of our communities but are also sons, brothers, fathers, daughters, sisters, mothers, and siblings; and

WHEREAS, Since 1966, the 100 Club of Illinois has been committed to making a difference in the lives of first responders and their families; and

WHEREAS, The 100 Club of Illinois provides access to training, mental health resources, and moral support to active duty first responders throughout the State of Illinois; and

WHEREAS, The 100 Club of Illinois has worked to provide support for the families of fallen first responders, including direct financial assistance to families and educational assistance for their dependents; and

WHEREAS, The 100 Club of Illinois distributed $1.3 million in direct funding to the families of fallen first responders in 2023 and a total of nearly $5 million since 2020; and

WHEREAS, The 100 Club of Illinois is committed to creating and advocating for new pathways towards resiliency in the first responder community via access to culturally competent resources, training, and funding; and

WHEREAS, It is important to recognize Illinois' first responders and their families, as those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and who sacrifice every day for our safety, and to recognize the critical support provided by the 100 Club of Illinois to these heroes; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we declare August 27, 2024 as Hero Day in the State of Illinois and urge all Illinoisans to recognize those whose unwavering commitment to public safety has earned them our great respect, esteem, and gratitude.