HR0380 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The work of Catholic Charities of Illinois to serve those most in need began in the mid-1800s when Catholic orphanages began to appear in many areas of the State, which later became part of the Catholic Charities of Illinois network; and

WHEREAS, Today, Catholic Charities of Illinois are present throughout the State in each diocese of Illinois (Belleville, Chicago, Joliet, Peoria, Rockford, and Springfield), continuing the tradition of serving the most vulnerable in need through a broad range of services; and

WHEREAS, The six Catholic Charities of Illinois are Catholic organizations that provide services to the most vulnerable in need of all faiths, through the work of over 4,500 employees, in accordance with the mission to serve the poor, a mission that originates from and is rooted in the Gospel values and Catholic Social Teaching, thus fulfilling the role of the Catholic Church to provide care to all those in need; and

WHEREAS, Catholic Charities of Illinois administer over 230 programs at over 200 sites across the State, providing direct services to over one million people; and

WHEREAS, Catholic Charities of Illinois are supported by one of the largest volunteer networks in the State, with nearly 10,000 volunteers; and

WHEREAS, Catholic Charities of Illinois have long been partners with the State of Illinois in providing services to children, families, seniors, immigrants, the homeless, and the sick; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we recognize May 5, 2005, as Catholic Charities of Illinois Day in the State of Illinois.