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| 1 | | HOUSE RESOLUTION
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| 2 | | WHEREAS, Native plants, unlike non-native species, are |
| 3 | | vitally important to Illinois
because they are adapted to the |
| 4 | | conditions of the local environment and are the
foundation of |
| 5 | | the region's biodiversity; plant species native to woodlands, |
| 6 | | prairies, and
wetlands serve as a critical resource for birds, |
| 7 | | as they provide essential food and
shelter and help mitigate |
| 8 | | the challenging effects of the changing climate; many species
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| 9 | | of insects have co-evolved with native plants over time and are |
| 10 | | essential food sources
for birds; and
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| 11 | | WHEREAS, Each community in Illinois can provide healthy |
| 12 | | spaces for birds by
expanding or maintaining native plant |
| 13 | | habitats; such spaces will also benefit the citizens
of |
| 14 | | Illinois; by simply choosing native plants for a personal |
| 15 | | garden, yard, or public space,
the use of fertilizer and |
| 16 | | pesticides can be minimized, significant amounts of water can
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| 17 | | be conserved, and energy demands can be reduced, thus creating |
| 18 | | heathy
communities and saving costs for households, towns, and |
| 19 | | cities; and
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| 20 | | WHEREAS, Native plants play a critical role in supporting |
| 21 | | birds and the environment; therefore, be it
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| 22 | | RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE |