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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The American Legion was chartered by Congress in
31919 as a wartime veterans organization based on four pillars,
4care for veterans, national security, Americanism, and
5children and youth; and
 
6    WHEREAS, The members of The American Legion are dedicated
7to upholding the ideals of freedom and democracy, while working
8to make a difference in the lives of fellow Americans; and
 
9    WHEREAS, The American Legion Auxiliary was also founded in
101919 to support The American Legion and honor the sacrifice of
11those who serve by enhancing the lives of our veterans,
12military, and their families, both at home and abroad;
13therefore, be it
 
14    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
15HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
16we declare October 24, 2019 as "American Legion Auxiliary
17Centennial Day" in the State of Illinois; and be it further
 
18    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
19presented to The American Legion Auxiliary as a symbol of our
20respect and esteem.