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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The State of Illinois owes a debt of gratitude to
3the Department of Veterans' Affairs for their continued support
4of veterans; and
 
5    WHEREAS, The Department of Veterans' Affairs provides
6pamphlets to other State agencies to increase awareness of the
7earned benefits and rights available to veterans through the
8Department; and
 
9    WHEREAS, The Department of Veterans' Affairs encourages
10other State agencies to make the Department's pamphlets
11available at their statewide offices and places of business;
12and
 
13    WHEREAS, Every veteran has made an oath to protect this
14nation, under risk of bodily harm; ensuring that all veterans
15receive proper care after they are discharged is a priority
16that should not be compromised; and
 
17    WHEREAS, The Department of Veterans' Affairs assists
18veterans in navigating the system of federal, State, and local
19resources and benefits by providing long-term healthcare for
20eligible veterans in veterans' homes, and by partnering with
21other agencies and non-profits to help veterans address

 

 

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1education, mental health, housing, employment, and other
2challenges; and
 
3    WHEREAS, The Department of Veterans' Affairs provides
4critical augmenting programs and services for Illinois
5veterans; they stand readily available to assist veterans in
6navigating and applying for U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
7and Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs programs and
8benefits; and
 
9    WHEREAS, Our service members continue to risk and sacrifice
10a great deal, both at home and abroad; the Department of
11Veterans' Affairs empowers veterans and their families to
12thrive back home, and shows great respect and appreciation for
13our vets; therefore, be it
 
14    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
15HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
16recognize the Department of Veterans' Affairs efforts and
17tireless work to help the State's veteran population; and be it
18further
 
19    RESOLVED, That we encourage all Illinois State agencies to
20provide veterans with veteran benefit rights and the
21informational pamphlets so veterans can thrive in Illinois.