FOOTWORK APPRECIATION MONTH

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HR0603
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HOUSE RESOLUTION

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WHEREAS, Footwork is a dynamic, influential cultural art
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form that was born in the neighborhoods of Illinois and shaped
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by the creativity and resilience of Black youth on the South
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and West Sides of Chicago; and

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WHEREAS, This unique dance form, known for its fast-paced,
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intricate foot movement and improvisational style, has grown
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into a global artistic movement while remaining deeply
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connected to its roots in the communities of Illinois; and

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WHEREAS, Footwork has served as a powerful platform for
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creative expression, youth empowerment, and community unity,
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offering an outlet that fosters discipline, self-confidence,
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and positive identity among young people; and

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WHEREAS, For decades, footwork artists, musicians, and
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educators across the State have contributed to its
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preservation and growth through mentorship, workshops,
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performances, and international collaborations; and

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WHEREAS, The initiative to officially recognize and
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celebrate this cultural legacy through Footwork Appreciation
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Month is being led by the Creative Netwerk, the website
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ChicagoFootwork.com, and community leader Jeremy Young,

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entities that continue to elevate the voices of local artists
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and advocate for greater support of homegrown cultural
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traditions; and

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WHEREAS, Honoring footwork on a statewide level affirms
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the importance of community-based art, the enduring legacy of
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Black cultural innovation in Illinois, and the role of
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creative expression in strengthening civic life; 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 declare August 2026 as Footwork Appreciation Month in the
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State of Illinois; and be it further

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RESOLVED, That we encourage state agencies, educational
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institutions, community organizations, and the public at large
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to recognize, celebrate, and support footwork as an essential
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and vibrant part of the cultural heritage of Illinois.

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