HR0660 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Election judges and poll workers provide an invaluable function for our State and are one of this nation's most valuable resources; and

WHEREAS, Election judges and poll workers are truly the unsung heroes of our democracy; and

WHEREAS, Election judges and poll workers, with their training, dedication, and professionalism, play a vital role in ensuring safe, fair, and free elections; and

WHEREAS, Election judges and poll workers uphold election laws with integrity and accuracy, thereby maintaining public trust and confidence in elections; and

WHEREAS, Election judges and poll workers have met the challenges presented by a global pandemic during a presidential election, shifting expectations, and ever-evolving demands; and

WHEREAS, Tens of thousands of election judges and poll workers serve on Election Day to ensure that Illinois elections are conducted according to the principles of freedom and liberty upon which our nation and State were founded; and

WHEREAS, National Poll Worker Recruitment Day is a national day of action occurring in August and was established by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission to encourage people to help America vote by signing up to be a poll worker; this year, it will occur on August 1, 2024; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we declare the week of August 1 through August 7, 2024 as Illinois Election Judge and Poll Worker Appreciation Week in the State of Illinois; and be it further

RESOLVED, That we express our appreciation and admiration for the election judges and poll workers of Illinois and the vital role they perform in our elections, our democracy, and our State.