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HOUSE RESOLUTION


 
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    WHEREAS, The Chicago Area Project was established in 1934 
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as a model for juvenile delinquency prevention and to provide 
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youth and community services; and

 
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    WHEREAS, The effectiveness of the Chicago Area Project 
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model has been recognized by the State of Illinois and 
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replicated in many communities throughout the State; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Area Projects have formed the Illinois Council of 
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Area Projects; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Services and after-school programs operated by 
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community-based organizations provide opportunities and 
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experiences for our youth that have a positive impact on their 
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development; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Chicago Area Project and the Illinois Council of 
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Area Projects are sponsoring Youth Democracy Day on May 7, 
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2009; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Youth Democracy Day celebrates the skills, 
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talents, and potential of our young people and encourages them 
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to learn about democracy and to get involved in the democratic 
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process; therefore, be it

 
 


 






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    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 
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NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we 
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congratulate the Chicago Area Project and the Illinois Council 
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of Area Projects for sponsoring Youth Democracy Day on May 7, 
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2009, and encourage the youth of our State to learn about and 
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participate in the democratic process.