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HR0549
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HOUSE RESOLUTION

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WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
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Representatives wish to commend the Quad County Urban League
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(QCUL) on the occasion of its 50th anniversary; and

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WHEREAS, QCUL, founded in 1975, serves DuPage, Kane,
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Kendall, and Will counties from its headquarters in Aurora,
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expanding equitable access to education, workforce
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opportunity, and civic participation across the region; and

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WHEREAS, QCUL has advanced social and economic equality by
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removing barriers to opportunity and empowering individuals
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and families through education, workforce development, and
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community engagement; and

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WHEREAS, As an affiliate of the National Urban League,
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QCUL has upheld a national standard of excellence while
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tailoring programs to local needs; and

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WHEREAS, Under the leadership of President and CEO Theodia
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Gillespie, QCUL has provided transformative programs that
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uplift youth, strengthen families, and build stronger
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communities; and

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WHEREAS, QCUL's signature initiatives, including Nicor

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Career Academy, ComEd Academy, YouthBuild, the Illinois Works
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Pre-Apprenticeship Program, and Health Navigation/Get Covered
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Illinois, have delivered mentoring, academic support,
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industry-recognized training, and pathways to high-quality
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employment and apprenticeship; and

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WHEREAS, QCUL's partnerships with East Aurora School
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District 131, regional school districts, employers, and
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community organizations have expanded opportunities through
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site visits, credentialing, internships, and placement
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pipelines; and

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WHEREAS, QCUL's impact has been reflected in industry
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credentials earned, job placements obtained across
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construction, healthcare, logistics, and other sectors,
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assistance offered to small businesses, and comprehensive
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support provided to students; and

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WHEREAS, On October 25, 2025, QCUL celebrated 50 years of
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impact and unyielding strength at its Annual Equality Gala;
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therefore, be it

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RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
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HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
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we commend the Quad County Urban League (QCUL) on achieving 50
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years of positive and impactful community development in

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service of its mission to empower individuals and strengthen
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communities; and be it further

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RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be presented to
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QCUL as a symbol of our respect and esteem.

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