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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The National Moment of Remembrance, established
3 by Congress, asks Americans wherever they are at 3 P.M. local
4 time on Memorial Day to pause for one minute in an act of
5 national unity; and
 
6     WHEREAS, The National Moment of Remembrance seeks to
7 provide a time of remembrance for America's fallen and to make
8 a commitment to give something back to our country in their
9 memory; this moment also helps to provide a sense of history to
10 our citizens and ensure that younger generations understand the
11 sacrifices made to preserve our liberties; and
 
12     WHEREAS, Such a moment should be commemorated by every
13 citizen of the State of Illinois and the nation in honor of our
14 veterans and the selfless sacrifices they have made in the name
15 of freedom; therefore, be it
 
16     RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
17 NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
18 urge the citizens of the State of Illinois to stand in
19 solidarity in recognizing the National Moment of Remembrance.