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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3Representatives wish to recognize the National Veterans Art
4Museum on the occasion of its 40th anniversary; and
 
5    WHEREAS, The National Veterans Art Museum has served as a
6space for veterans, military personnel, and civilians to have
7a dialogue on the impact of war since 1981; and
 
8    WHEREAS, The National Veterans Art Museum is based in
9Chicago and holds an extensive collection of over 2,500 works,
10with pieces regularly on display in special exhibitions around
11the world; and
 
12    WHEREAS, The National Veterans Art Museum showcases
13artwork created by veterans, providing a unique perspective on
14their experiences in war, military conflicts, and peacekeeping
15missions; and
 
16    WHEREAS, The National Veterans Art Museum helps to serve
17as an artistic outlet for veterans as they process their
18physical and emotional experiences from their military
19service; and
 
20    WHEREAS, The National Veterans Art Museum serves an

 

 

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1important role in challenging audiences to reflect on the
2consequences and impact of war on our society and nation;
3therefore, be it
 
4    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
5HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
6we recognize the National Veterans Art Museum on its 40th
7anniversary, thank the museum for its work, and wish it many
8more successful years; and be it further
 
9    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
10presented to the National Veterans Art Museum as an expression
11of our esteem and respect.