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Full Text of HR0873  99th General Assembly

HR0873 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY


  

 


 
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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, Giving Tuesday was established as a national day
3of giving on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving; and
 
4    WHEREAS, Giving Tuesday is a celebration of philanthropy
5and volunteerism where people give whatever they are able to
6give; and
 
7    WHEREAS, Giving Tuesday is a day where citizens work
8together to share commitments, rally for favorite causes, build
9a stronger community, and think about other people; and
 
10    WHEREAS, It is fitting and proper on Giving Tuesday and
11every other day to recognize the tremendous impact of
12philanthropy, volunteerism, and community service in the State
13of Illinois; and
 
14    WHEREAS, Giving Tuesday is an opportunity to encourage
15citizens to serve others throughout this holiday season and
16during other times of the year; therefore, be it
 
17    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
18NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
19designate December 1, 2015 as Giving Tuesday in the State of
20Illinois and encourage all citizens to join together to give

 

 

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1back to the community in any way that is personally meaningful.