HR0252 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, For more than a century, Illinois community banks and thrifts have acted as the community partner for local business, industry, and individuals; and

WHEREAS, The Community Bankers Association of Illinois is celebrating its 45th year of serving Illinois community banks; and

WHEREAS, Over 400 locally owned and/or operated community banks and thrifts with thousands of banking offices in Illinois have upheld a tradition of giving back to their communities; and

WHEREAS, Illinois community banks and thrifts employ over 30,000 workers across the State; and

WHEREAS, On the average, over 95 percent of a community financial institution's loan portfolio is reinvested in the local area as farm, commercial, small-business, and residential loans; and

WHEREAS, Illinois community banks and thrifts are among the safest and most well-capitalized banks in the nation; and

WHEREAS, In recognition of their contributions to the economic vitality of the State of Illinois and their continuing dedication to fulfilling the credit needs of citizens throughout the State, the Community Bankers Association of Illinois will celebrate Illinois Community Banking Week from April 7-13, 2019; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate the community banking profession as they celebrate Illinois Community Banking Week; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be provided to the Community Bankers Association of Illinois as a symbol of our respect and esteem.