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HJR0046 • 2026
LITTLE PALESTINE WAY
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LITTLE PALESTINE WAY
3/5 Vote Required
Resolution Adopted; 051-001-000
Adopted Both Houses
Approved for Consideration Assignments
Placed on Calendar Order of Secretary's Desk Resolutions May 29, 2026
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
Resolution Adopted 076-033-000
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita
Arrive in Senate
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston
Referred to Assignments
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
Assigned to Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Slaughter
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nabeela Syed
Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Nabeela Syed
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Nabeela Syed
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. William "Will" Davis
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
Motion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges ; Rep. Robyn Gabel
Motion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed 073-034-000
Recommends Be Adopted Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges ; 011-004-000
Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions
Referred to Rules Committee
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Lisa Davis
LITTLE PALESTINE WAY
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Full Text of HJR0046 Home Legislation Full Text HJR0046 - 104th General Assembly Bill Status Full Text Votes Witness Slips Select Menu Bill Status Full Text Votes Witness Slips Printer Friendly Version Introduced Printer Friendly Version Introduced Open PDF HJ0046 LRB104 16002 ECR 29252 r 1 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois General Assembly wish 3 to recognize the contributions of the Palestinian-American 4 community to the State of Illinois and the vitality of its 5 neighborhoods; and 6 WHEREAS, For decades, Palestinian immigrants and their 7 descendants have established homes, businesses, and civic 8 institutions in the southwest suburbs of Chicago, with Harlem 9 Avenue between 79th Street and 111th Street becoming the heart 10 of Little Palestine and a central gathering place for culture, 11 commerce, and community life; and 12 WHEREAS, The Palestinian-American community has enriched 13 Illinois through entrepreneurship, philanthropy, cultural 14 preservation, and civic engagement, strengthening the fabric 15 of our State while maintaining a deep commitment to family and 16 tradition; and 17 WHEREAS, Generations of entrepreneurs and community 18 members have built successful businesses, organizations, and 19 cultural institutions that have anchored the 20 Palestinian-American community and provided opportunities for 21 growth, development, and civic life; and HJ0046 - 2 - LRB104 16002 ECR 29252 r 1 WHEREAS, Palestinian-American leaders, families, and 2 community organizations have played vital roles in the 3 redevelopment and beautification of Harlem Avenue, helping to 4 shape neighborhoods and commercial districts that today define 5 the community's presence in the area; and 6 WHEREAS, Palestinian-American educational, cultural, and 7 faith-based institutions have further enriched community life, 8 providing spaces for learning, gathering, and preserving 9 cultural heritage while instilling civic and cultural values 10 in future generations; and 11 WHEREAS, Community organizations have played a 12 foundational role in ensuring that Palestinian-Americans have 13 permanent places of worship, gathering, and cultural 14 celebration, thereby sustaining Little Palestine as a 15 cornerstone of identity and belonging; and 16 WHEREAS, A new generation of Palestinian-Americans, 17 through businesses, cultural initiatives, civic engagement, 18 and community organizing continues to sustain and grow Little 19 Palestine, transforming it into a vibrant, welcoming, and 20 magical space that reflects both the heritage and the future 21 of the community; and 22 WHEREAS, The countless Palestinian-American community HJ0046 - 3 - LRB104 16002 ECR 29252 r 1 leaders, advocates, families, and institutions deserve 2 recognition for their collective vision, advocacy, and service 3 that have strengthened and sustained Little Palestine; and 4 WHEREAS, While it is impossible to name every individual, 5 family, or institution that has contributed to Little 6 Palestine, it is fitting that all generations of 7 Palestinian-Americans be recognized for their enduring 8 contributions to Illinois; therefore, be it 9 RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE 10 HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE 11 SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that we designate Harlem Avenue in 12 Chicago from 79th Street to 111th Street as Little Palestine 13 Way in honor of the countless contributions of the 14 Palestinian-American community; and be it further 15 RESOLVED, That the Illinois Department of Transportation 16 is requested to erect at suitable locations, consistent with 17 State and federal regulations, appropriate plaques or signs 18 giving notice of the name "Little Palestine Way"; and be it 19 further 20 RESOLVED, That we commend both past and present 21 generations of Palestinian-American leaders, entrepreneurs, 22 educators, cultural organizers, women's organizations, faith HJ0046 - 4 - LRB104 16002 ECR 29252 r 1 leaders, and families for ensuring that Harlem Avenue remains 2 a thriving hub of Palestinian-American life, identity, and 3 contribution in Illinois; and be it further 4 RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be 5 presented to the Secretary of the Illinois Department of 6 Transportation, the Mayor of the City of Burbank, the Mayor of 7 the Village of Bridgeview, the Mayor of the City of Palos 8 Hills, the Mayor of the Village of Chicago Ridge, and the 9 Village President of the Village of Worth. 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