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HR0664
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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 recognize that July 4, 2026 marks the
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250th anniversary, or Semiquincentennial, of the adoption of
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the Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental
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Congress in Philadelphia in 1776, signifying the founding of
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the United States of America; and

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WHEREAS, The Declaration of Independence proclaimed
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timeless principles of profound significance to the national
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heritage of the United States, including that all are created
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equal and endowed with certain inalienable rights, including
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life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, and that
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governments derive their just powers from the consent of the
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governed; and

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WHEREAS, The founding of the United States established the
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principle of federalism, emphasizing a decentralized system of
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government wherein powers are divided between national and
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state governments, fostering liberty, accountability, and
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responsiveness to local communities; and

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WHEREAS, This decentralized governance model has allowed
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for innovation, diverse policy approaches, and stronger
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accountability to the citizens of each state, ensuring that

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government remains close to and reflective of the people's
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will; and

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WHEREAS, The founding of the United States initiated a
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journey toward forming a "more perfect Union," marked by
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historic achievements, struggles, and progress in realizing
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the nation's founding ideals for all its citizens; and

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WHEREAS, The State of Illinois, having joined the Union in
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1818, has played a significant role throughout the history of
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the United States, contributing to the nation's development,
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culture, economy, and defense through the efforts and
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sacrifices of its citizens; and

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WHEREAS, The semiquincentennial offers a unique
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opportunity for the people of Illinois to reflect on our
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shared history, honor the diverse contributions of all
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Americans, celebrate our heritage of liberty, and look forward
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to the future we strive to create for subsequent generations;
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and

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WHEREAS, Commemorative activities across Illinois will
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provide educational opportunities, foster civic engagement,
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encourage community participation, and strengthen appreciation
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for the history, federalist principles, and foundational
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ideals upon which both the nation and our state were built;

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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 recognize and commemorate the upcoming 250th anniversary of
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the founding of the United States of America on July 4, 2026;
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and be it further

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RESOLVED, That we encourage all citizens, communities,
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educational institutions, civic organizations, and businesses
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within Illinois to participate in commemorative events and
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activities that reflect on our history, celebrate our
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achievements, and reaffirm our commitment to the ideals of
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liberty, equality, self-government, and federalism; and be it
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further

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RESOLVED, That we strongly encourage educational
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institutions across Illinois to enhance civics education,
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ensuring that future generations understand the critical
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importance of active civic participation, the principles of
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federalism, and the decentralized governance that protects
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liberty and promotes responsive government.

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