HR1065 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The call to protect America has led to the use of the Armed Services in the State of Illinois; and

WHEREAS, Many of the men and women of Illinois are currently engaged in combat overseas; and

WHEREAS, Many of them are members of the civilian forces (National Guard) and have returned to active duty after completing their enlistment contracts; and

WHEREAS, Many are now returning and are now qualified for retirement but have not attained the age needed to received retirement benefits; and

WHEREAS, Many of these individuals have spent more than 20 years in service to our country; and

WHEREAS, They can only receive retirement benefits if they have reached the age of 62 years, and have 20 years of service; and

WHEREAS, Many die before receiving these benefits; and

WHEREAS, A graduated payment schedule should be instituted by the federal government, commensurate with years served and age attained at retirement, that would be fair and equitable; and

WHEREAS, This payment schedule could help those service people live a more productive life after serving our country; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we must address the needs of those who have served the United States of America through service in its armed forces; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the United States Congress move immediately to assist the retired servicemen and women of our country with compensation for career service in any branch of the military; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the United States Congress pass a comprehensive bill to address the financial needs of the servicemen and women who have protected the Constitution of the United States; and be it further

RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be presented to the majority and minority leaders of the United States Senate, the Speaker and minority leader of the United States House of Representatives, and to each member of the Illinois congressional delegation.