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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The State of Illinois has a strong commitment to
3 promote cultural diversity and racial harmony among its
4 residents; and
 
5     WHEREAS, Almost every resident of Illinois today belongs to
6 a family that at one time immigrated to this wonderful country;
7 and
 
8     WHEREAS, Our churches, schools, and public libraries have
9 been in the forefront of promoting an appreciation for the
10 diverse ethnic backgrounds of our residents; and
 
11     WHEREAS, A number of churches, schools, and libraries
12 within the northwest suburbs of Cook County are jointly
13 participating in a community reading program known as the
14 Northwest Suburban Cook County Mosaic Book of the Year Program
15 to confront the issues of racial and social injustice by
16 breaking down barriers between people by fostering a cultural
17 understanding through literature; all citizens in the program
18 are encouraged to read this year's Book of the Year: The House
19 on Mango Street, by Sandra Cisneros; therefore, be it
 
20     RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
21 NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
22 proclaim June 2004 as Northwest Suburban Cook County Mosaic
23 Book of the Year month to raise awareness of and help reduce
24 prejudice, racism, and the systematic marginalization of
25 populations; and be it further
 
26     RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be
27 presented to the participating organizations of the Northwest
28 Suburban Cook County Mosaic Book of the Year program as a token
29 of our respect.