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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION


 
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    WHEREAS, The brave Americans who serve in the military of 
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the United States have responded swiftly and selflessly 
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whenever called upon to defend our nation and to preserve and 
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protect the founding principles of democracy and freedom; and

 
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    WHEREAS, These service members place the national interest 
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above their own, leaving behind family and friends to serve 
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their country; and

 
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    WHEREAS, The federal government has an obligation to 
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provide the benefits and care it has promised to Illinois 
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veterans; and

 
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    WHEREAS, In every military conflict and national time of 
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need since 1818, the brave men and women of this State have 
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risen to the cause of defending democracy; and
 
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    WHEREAS, Many instances of inadequate treatment and care of 
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returning service members and veterans at the United States 
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Department of Veterans Affairs' administration facilities have 
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been exposed recently; and
 
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    WHEREAS, Each service member and veteran has the right to 
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the best treatment and care; and

 
 


 






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    WHEREAS, This nation owes a great debt to its military 
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veterans, many of whom have served in the most remote and 
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volatile parts of the world at great sacrifice to themselves 
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and their families; and

 
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    WHEREAS, It is unacceptable that Illinois veterans who seek 
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treatment and care should be left behind by their government; 
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therefore, be it

 
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    RESOLVED, BY THE  HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 
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NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE 
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SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that we encourage the United States 
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Department of Veterans Affairs and United States Department of 
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Defense to ensure that adequate care is provided to veterans 
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and returning service members; and be it further

 
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    RESOLVED, That we encourage the Illinois congressional 
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delegation to pursue legislative or administrative remedies 
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needed to allow veterans or service members to utilize private 
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healthcare facilities, including hospitals, so that veterans 
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and service members may receive the care and rehabilitation 
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necessary to continue living their lives; and be it further

 
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    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
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delivered to the President of the United States, the Secretary 
 


 






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of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, the 
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Secretary of the United States Department of Defense, and to 
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each member of the Illinois congressional delegation.