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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, Election judges and poll workers provide an
3invaluable function for our State and are one of this nation's
4most valuable resources; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Election judges and poll workers are truly the
6unsung heroes of our democracy; and
 
7    WHEREAS, Election judges and poll workers, with their
8training, dedication, and professionalism, play a vital role
9in ensuring safe, fair, and free elections; and
 
10    WHEREAS, Election judges and poll workers uphold election
11laws with integrity and accuracy, thereby maintaining public
12trust and confidence in elections; and
 
13    WHEREAS, Election judges and poll workers have met the
14challenges presented by a global pandemic during a
15presidential election, shifting expectations, and
16ever-evolving demands; and
 
17    WHEREAS, Tens of thousands of election judges and poll
18workers serve on Election Day to ensure that Illinois
19elections are conducted according to the principles of freedom
20and liberty upon which our nation and State were founded; and
 

 

 

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1    WHEREAS, National Poll Worker Recruitment Day is a
2national day of action occurring in August and was established
3by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission to encourage people
4to help America vote by signing up to be a poll worker; this
5year, it will occur on August 1, 2024; therefore, be it
 
6    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
7HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
8we declare the week of August 1 through August 7, 2024 as
9Illinois Election Judge and Poll Worker Appreciation Week in
10the State of Illinois; and be it further
 
11    RESOLVED, That we express our appreciation and admiration
12for the election judges and poll workers of Illinois and the
13vital role they perform in our elections, our democracy, and
14our State.