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HR0894
LRB104 21857 ECR 37670 r
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HOUSE RESOLUTION

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WHEREAS, The Month of Francophonie, known as Le Mois de la
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Francophonie, is observed throughout the month of March to
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celebrate the diversity, vitality, and shared values of the
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global Francophone community; and

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WHEREAS, The International Francophonie Day, known as
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Journee Internationale de la Francophonie, is celebrated by
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the International Organization of La Francophonie and across
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the globe annually on March 20 to recognize the 369 million
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French speakers worldwide and to honor the cultural,
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linguistic, and historic contributions of French-speaking
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peoples; and

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WHEREAS, The State of Illinois is home to a rich and
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lasting French heritage rooted in its early exploration,
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settlement, and trade by French colonists in the 17th and 18th
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centuries, with historical ties still visible in towns,
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traditions, and in the names of places across the State; and

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WHEREAS, Illinois is a proud member of the French Heritage
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Corridor, a multistate and binational cultural initiative
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dedicated to highlighting and preserving the historic presence
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and legacy of French explorers, traders, and settlers along
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the Mississippi River and beyond; and

HR0894
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LRB104 21857 ECR 37670 r
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WHEREAS, Communities across Illinois, including those in
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Cook County, Lake County, Kankakee County, Tazewell County,
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and Randolph County, continue to reflect and honor the State's
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French and Francophone influence through cultural
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institutions, historic sites, education, and public events;
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and

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WHEREAS, The continued recognition of Francophone culture
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enhances the State's commitment to multiculturalism,
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education, and international engagement; 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 declare March 2026 as French Heritage Month and March 20,
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2026 as French Heritage Day in the State of Illinois to
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celebrate the linguistic and cultural heritage of
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French-speaking communities and to promote the values of
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diversity, cooperation, and cultural exchange; and be it
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further

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RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be
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delivered to the Consulate General of France in Chicago and
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the Illinois Office of Tourism as a symbol of our esteem and
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respect.

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