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| HOUSE RESOLUTION 771
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| WHEREAS, The family, serving as the primary source of love, |
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| identity,
self-esteem, and support, is the very foundation of |
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| our communities and State;
and
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| WHEREAS, In the State of Illinois there are 23,000 children |
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| and youth in
foster care being provided with safe, secure, and |
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| stable homes along with the
compassion and nurture of a foster |
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| family; and
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| WHEREAS, Foster families who open their homes and hearts to |
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| children whose
families are in crisis play a vital role in |
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| helping children heal and reconnect and launch children into |
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| successful adulthood; and
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| WHEREAS, Dedicated foster families frequently adopt foster |
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| children and leave the foster care system, resulting in a |
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| greater need for more foster families; and
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| WHEREAS, There are numerous individuals and public and |
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| private organizations
that work to increase public awareness of |
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| children in and leaving foster care; and
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| WHEREAS, The foster care system is only as good as those |
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| who choose to be a part of it through the valuable contribution |
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| of foster parents; therefore, be it
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| RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE |
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| NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we |
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| name May of 2004 Foster Care Month in the State of Illinois, |
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| and that we urge all citizens to volunteer their talents and |
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| energies on behalf of children in foster care, foster parents, |
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| and child welfare professional staff during Foster Care Month |
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| and throughout the year.
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