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HOUSE RESOLUTION

  
 
2    WHEREAS, Excellence in education is vital to the success of 
3our nation, our State, and our communities; and
  
 
4    WHEREAS, In the great State of Illinois, we seek the 
5betterment of our citizens and look to provide each child and 
6adolescent with a good education; and
  
 
7    WHEREAS, Education develops the intellect and prepares 
8students for the responsibilities and opportunities of the 
9future through lessons in literacy, math, and science; and
  
 
10    WHEREAS, The Rebbe, the global spiritual leader Rabbi 
11Menachem Schneerson who dedicated his life to the betterment of 
12mankind, provided a shining example of what education ought to 
13be for all people; and
  
 
14    WHEREAS, The Rebbe was a tireless advocate for youth, 
15emphasizing the importance of education and good character and 
16instilling hope for a brighter future in countless people 
17around the world; and
  
 
18    WHEREAS, The Rebbe taught that education, in general, 
19should not be limited to the acquisition of knowledge and 
20preparation for a career, nor should its sole focus be on 
 
 
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1making a better living; and
  
 
2    WHEREAS, The educational system must also focus on building 
3character by emphasizing the cultivation of universal moral and 
4ethical values that have been the bedrock of society from the 
5dawn of civilization, including the values known as the Seven 
6Noahide Laws, which have often been cited as a guarantee of 
7fundamental human rights; and
  
 
8    WHEREAS, The Rebbe taught that people must think in terms 
9of creating better lives for all members of society and that 
10focusing on the development of character, as well as strong 
11moral and ethical values, would further that goal; and
  
 
12    WHEREAS, In recognition of the Rebbe's outstanding and 
13lasting contributions to global education and his focus on 
14morality and acts of charity, the Rebbe has been awarded the 
15Congressional Gold Medal, and the United States Congress has 
16established his birthday as a national day to raise awareness 
17of the importance of strengthening the educational system for 
18our children; and
  
 
19    WHEREAS, Every year since 1978, on the Rebbe's birthday, 
20the President of the United States, regardless of political 
21affiliation, has paid recognition to the Rebbe's vision by 
22proclaiming the day "Education and Sharing Day, USA"; and
  
 
 
 
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1    WHEREAS, We strengthen the character of our youth by 
2encouraging them to serve a cause greater than themselves and 
3by fostering values, such as courage and compassion; and
  
 
4    WHEREAS, By instilling a spirit of service in our children, 
5we create a more optimistic future for our children and the 
6State; therefore, be it
  
 
7    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE 
8HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that 
9we declare April 16, 2019 as Illinois Education and Sharing Day 
10in the State of Illinois.