HONORS-ROLAND W. BURRIS

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HR0732
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HOUSE RESOLUTION

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WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
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Representatives are pleased to honor individuals whose lives
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of service, leadership, and integrity have made a lasting
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impact on the State of Illinois and the nation; and

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WHEREAS, Roland W. Burris has dedicated his life to public
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service, becoming one of Illinois' most accomplished and
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trailblazing public officials; and

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WHEREAS, Roland Burris was born on August 3, 1937 in
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Centralia and rose from humble beginnings to achieve academic
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excellence, earning degrees from Southern Illinois University
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and the University of Hamburg in Germany; and

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WHEREAS, Roland Burris made history as the first African
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American elected to statewide office in Illinois, serving as
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Illinois Comptroller from 1979 to 1991 and later as Illinois
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Attorney General from 1991 to 1995; and

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WHEREAS, In these roles, Roland Burris earned a reputation
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for integrity, professionalism, and a steadfast commitment to
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justice, fiscal responsibility, and public accountability; and

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WHEREAS, In 2009, Roland Burris was appointed to the

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United States Senate, where he continued his legacy of service
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by advocating for civil rights, economic opportunity, and
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fairness for all Americans; and

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WHEREAS, Throughout his distinguished career, Roland
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Burris has remained a champion for equity and inclusion,
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helping to open doors for generations of leaders who followed
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in his path; and

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WHEREAS, The contributions Roland Burris has made to the
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City of Chicago, the State of Illinois, and the United States
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reflect a lifetime of principled leadership and unwavering
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dedication to the public good; and

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WHEREAS, The I AM HER Foundation will host its annual
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fundraiser on March 21, 2026 in honor of Roland Burris,
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celebrating his lifelong commitment to justice, equity, and
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principled leadership; and

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WHEREAS, It is fitting that we honor Roland Burris while
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he can witness the appreciation and gratitude of the people he
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has served; 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 honor Roland W. Burris for his extraordinary life, legacy,

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and contributions to public service; and be it further

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RESOLVED, That we extend our sincere appreciation to
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Roland Burris for his decades of leadership, his
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groundbreaking achievements, and his enduring commitment to
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justice and equality; and be it further

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

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