GOVERNOR JIM EDGAR DAY

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SR0664
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SENATE RESOLUTION

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WHEREAS, It is highly fitting that the members of the
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Illinois Senate recognize the accomplishments and
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contributions made by exceptional officials and citizens of
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the State of Illinois; and

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WHEREAS, Former Governor Jim Edgar was raised in
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Charleston and attended Eastern Illinois University, where his
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leadership was evident early on through his role as student
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body president; and

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WHEREAS, Gov. Edgar was first elected to public office in
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1977; he devoted himself fully to public service, serving with
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distinction as State Representative of the 53rd District,
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Illinois Secretary of State, and ultimately as the 38th
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Governor of Illinois, where he guided the State through some
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of its most challenging times with steady resolve and an
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unwavering commitment to the public good; and

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WHEREAS, Gov. Edgar, during his two terms as governor,
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steered Illinois through a budget deficit with courage and
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foresight, ensuring that essential services were preserved
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while restoring public confidence in government; and

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WHEREAS, Gov. Edgar was a tireless advocate for education,

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championing reforms that improved school funding and ensuring
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that every child in Illinois had access to quality learning
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opportunities, leaving behind a legacy of stronger, fairer
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educational foundations for generations to come; and

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WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Gov. Edgar embodied the
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rare spirit of true statesmanship, bridging political divides,
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fostering bipartisanship, and demonstrating that respect and
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cooperation among lawmakers were essential to building a
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better future; and

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WHEREAS, Gov. Edgar's influence extended beyond public
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office, being named a distinguished fellow at the University
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of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, a fellow of the National Academy
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of Public Administration, and a resident fellow at Harvard
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University's John F. Kennedy School of Government, where he
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continued to shape young minds and inspire future leaders; and

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WHEREAS, Gov. Edgar served as chairman of the Abraham
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Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation and as a Laureate of
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the Lincoln Academy of Illinois, carrying forward the legacy
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of Illinois' most revered leader, Abraham Lincoln, and
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exemplifying honesty, fairness, and a devotion to the common
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good; and

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WHEREAS, Gov. Edgar also created the Edgar Fellows

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Program, investing deeply in the next generation of civic
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leaders by teaching that effective governance requires mutual
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understanding, respect for differing views, and a commitment
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to the greater good; and

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WHEREAS, Gov. Edgar's leadership, integrity, and humility
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earned him the respect and admiration of citizens across
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Illinois as well as the nation, and his dedication was
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recognized with the Order of Lincoln, the State of Illinois'
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highest honor; and

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WHEREAS, Gov. Edgar will be remembered beyond his titles
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and accolades as a man of character and compassion whose
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steady hand and servant's heart left an indelible mark on the
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history and people of Illinois; therefore, be it

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RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL
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ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we declare July 22,
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2026 as Governor Jim Edgar Day in the State of Illinois in
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recognition of former Governor Jim Edgar's life, his legacy,
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and his extraordinary career in public service; and be it
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further

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RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
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presented to the family of Gov. Edgar as an expression of our
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esteem and respect.

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