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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, For more than a century, Illinois community banks
3and thrifts have acted as the community partner for local
4business, industry, and individuals; and
 
5    WHEREAS, The Community Bankers Association of Illinois is
6celebrating its 45th year of serving Illinois community banks;
7and
 
8    WHEREAS, Over 400 locally owned and/or operated community
9banks and thrifts with thousands of banking offices in Illinois
10have upheld a tradition of giving back to their communities;
11and
 
12    WHEREAS, Illinois community banks and thrifts employ over
1330,000 workers across the State; and
 
14    WHEREAS, On the average, over 95 percent of a community
15financial institution's loan portfolio is reinvested in the
16local area as farm, commercial, small-business, and
17residential loans; and
 
18    WHEREAS, Illinois community banks and thrifts are among the
19safest and most well-capitalized banks in the nation; and
 

 

 

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1    WHEREAS, In recognition of their contributions to the
2economic vitality of the State of Illinois and their continuing
3dedication to fulfilling the credit needs of citizens
4throughout the State, the Community Bankers Association of
5Illinois will celebrate Illinois Community Banking Week from
6April 7-13, 2019; therefore, be it
 
7    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
8HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
9we congratulate the community banking profession as they
10celebrate Illinois Community Banking Week; and be it further
 
11    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
12provided to the Community Bankers Association of Illinois as a
13symbol of our respect and esteem.