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HR0604
LRB104 17830 LAW 31264 r
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HOUSE RESOLUTION

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WHEREAS, The year 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the
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National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) and the 20th
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anniversary of the Province of Québec's adhesion as an
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affiliate member of the NCSL; and

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WHEREAS, In the past decade, Québec has strengthened its
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interparliamentary relationships with the United States
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through its involvement in the Conference of the Great Lakes
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and St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers and the Great Lakes-St.
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Lawrence Legislative Caucus; and

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WHEREAS, Québec maintains close ties with the State of
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Illinois, notably through its involvement in these forums, and
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there is great importance attached by Québec and Illinois, as
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well as by the states, provinces, and cities involved in the
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Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Conference, the Great Lakes-St.
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Lawrence Legislative Caucus, and the Great Lakes and St.
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Lawrence Cities Initiatives, to issues relating to water,
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trade, and the environment; and

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WHEREAS, The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence states and
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provinces collectively manage 20% of the world's surface fresh
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water and provide drinking water for over 40 million people,
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emphasizing the importance of their relationship and their

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particularly strategic position in terms of freshwater
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management and sustainability; and

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WHEREAS, Together, the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence states
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and provinces constitute an economic region equivalent to the
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world's 3rd largest economy; and

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WHEREAS, Québec and Illinois both wish to increase tourism
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while promoting sustainable tourism in the Great Lakes-St.
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Lawrence region; and

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WHEREAS, Québec selecting Illinois as the location to
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establish its Midwest office underscores the importance of
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Illinois for Québec's diplomatic and international outreach
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and the strength of their bilateral relationship; and

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WHEREAS, Over the past five years, trade between Québec
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and Illinois has increased by more than 90%; and

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WHEREAS, Québec is Illinois' 2nd largest investor among
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Canadian provinces and ranks as the 15th largest international
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destination for Illinois products; and

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WHEREAS, Québec was the United States' principal partner
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in primary aluminum in 2024; and

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WHEREAS, Québec proudly ranks as the 2nd importer of
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Illinois-made motor cars; and

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WHEREAS, Approximately 75 Québec-owned companies currently
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operate in Illinois, directly creating local jobs, while more
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than 120 Illinois-based businesses maintain operations in
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Québec; and

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WHEREAS, Both Québec and Illinois maintain expertise and
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leadership in agricultural technologies, life sciences, clean
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energy, and artificial intelligence; and

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WHEREAS, The remarkable partnership between Québec and
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Illinois should be recognized appropriately during this
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special time; 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 decades-long partnership between the Province
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of Québec and the State of Illinois, and we extend our best
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wishes for many more years of mutual prosperity and growth;
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and be it further

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RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
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presented to the National Assembly of Québec as an expression
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of our esteem and respect.

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