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92_HR0171
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1 HOUSE RESOLUTION
2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3 Representatives are honored to recognize milestone events in
4 the history of organizations in the State of Illinois; and
5 WHEREAS, With the passage of Public Law 85-529, on July
6 18, 1958, the Veterans of Foreign Wars won a long hard battle
7 to have Loyalty Day approved by the United States Congress,
8 thus beginning the tradition of Loyalty Day with the V.F.W.;
9 and
10 WHEREAS, The first day of May is nationally recognized as
11 Loyalty Day; this day is filled with activities designed to
12 involve the community in displaying loyalty to the flag and
13 to the country; and
14 WHEREAS, Phillip L. Clayton currently serves as the 14th
15 District Commander representing 28 V.F.W. Posts; Leila Dierks
16 serves as the 14th District President and represent 22 V.F.W.
17 Auxiliaries; Mr. Clayton and Ms. Dierks have held their
18 positions since June 25, 2000; and
19 WHEREAS, On April 28, 2001, the V.F.W. is holding a
20 celebration that will consist of the 14th District, Posts,
21 and Auxiliaries proudly parading their colors down a two
22 block stretch; there will also be speeches by various
23 individuals, including the Mayor of Trenton and other
24 political dignitaries, and the presentation of a flag to the
25 City of Trenton; awards will also be presented to the various
26 youth winners of the annual coloring, poster, and essay
27 contests; therefore, be it
28 RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
29 NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
30 April 28 is hereby noted as the Veterans of Foreign War's
31 "Loyalty Day" in the State of Illinois; and be it further
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1 RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
2 presented to the Veterans of Foreign Wars as an expression of
3 our esteem.