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HR0574
LRB104 16648 ECR 30052 r
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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 EMMAUS for its efforts to end
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human trafficking and its support of male victims; and

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WHEREAS, EMMAUS is a Christian, non-profit organization
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committed to ending human trafficking and sexual exploitation,
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with the unique and vital focus on supporting male-identifying
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victims and survivors; and

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WHEREAS, EMMAUS provides critical outreach, advocacy, and
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restorative services to men and boys who are often overlooked
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in the broader anti-trafficking movement, despite comprising
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over one-third of those exploited in the sex trade; and

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WHEREAS, Fewer than 2% of anti-trafficking organizations
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in the United States offer programs specifically for male
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survivors, making EMMAUS a rare and essential voice for this
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underserved population; and

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WHEREAS, EMMAUS operates with a mission to support male
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survivors through their journey out of the sex trade and into
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freedom, guided by values that include affirming human
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dignity, empowering survivors, building inclusive communities,
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and practicing transparency and perseverance; and

HR0574
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LRB104 16648 ECR 30052 r
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WHEREAS, EMMAUS' work is rooted in compassion, faith, and
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a commitment to justice, offering trauma-informed care, street
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outreach, and long-term support to help survivors rebuild
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their lives; and

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WHEREAS, EMMAUS has demonstrated a long-standing
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commitment to this cause, with over 35 years of service and a
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growing impact in the Chicago area and beyond; therefore, be
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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 EMMAUS for its unwavering dedication to ending
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human trafficking and for supporting male survivors of
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exploitation; and be it further

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RESOLVED, That we commend EMMAUS for working toward its
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mission to validate the worth of every individual, reject
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stigma, and create a world where all survivors, regardless of
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gender, can find healing, hope, and a path to wholeness; and be
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it further

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RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
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delivered to EMMAUS as a symbol of our esteem and respect.

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