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SR0687
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SENATE RESOLUTION

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WHEREAS, Women's History Month is observed annually in the
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United States during the month of March to recognize and
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celebrate the vital contributions and achievements of women
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throughout the United States and around the world; and

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WHEREAS, March 8 is universally recognized as
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International Women's Day, which honors the achievements and
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contributions of women globally; and

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WHEREAS, The United Nations celebrated its first official
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International Women's Day during International Women's Year on
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March 8, 1975, highlighting the global importance of
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recognizing women's accomplishments; and

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WHEREAS, Women have played a vital role in shaping the
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history, prosperity, and character of the United States
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through leadership in families, communities, the workforce,
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and public service; and

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WHEREAS, The strength of the United States has always been
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rooted in strong families, and women serving as mothers,
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daughters, sisters, caregivers, entrepreneurs, educators, and
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leaders have been essential to nurturing those families and
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communities; and

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WHEREAS, Throughout our nation's history, women have made
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extraordinary contributions in various fields, including
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agriculture, business, education, health care, law
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enforcement, the military, public safety, public service,
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science, and technology; and

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WHEREAS, Women-owned businesses and women participating in
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the workforce have contributed significantly to economic
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growth, job creation, and innovation across the State of
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Illinois and the United States; and

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WHEREAS, Women have demonstrated leadership and courage in
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advancing opportunity, defending liberty, and strengthening
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the institutions that uphold the founding principles of the
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United States; and

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WHEREAS, Generations of women have worked to ensure that
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every individual has the opportunity to pursue education,
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develop their respective talents, and contribute meaningfully
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to the success of their communities and the nation; and

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WHEREAS, Women continue to serve our country with
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distinction in emergency response roles, law enforcement, and
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the United States Armed Forces, demonstrating bravery,
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dedication, and commitment to protecting the freedoms enjoyed

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by all Americans; and

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WHEREAS, The observance of Women's History Month provides
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an opportunity to reflect upon the achievements of women
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throughout history and to recognize their ongoing
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contributions to the success and prosperity of our State and
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nation; and

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WHEREAS, Recognizing the accomplishments of women serves
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to inspire young women and girls to pursue education,
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leadership, entrepreneurship, service, and innovation in every
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field of endeavor; and

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WHEREAS, It is appropriate to celebrate the achievements
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of women and reaffirm a commitment to expanding opportunity so
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that women may continue to thrive, lead, and contribute to the
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strength of the State of Illinois and the United States;
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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 March 2026
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as Women's History Month in the State of Illinois; and be it
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further

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RESOLVED, That we honor the achievements and contributions
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of women throughout the State of Illinois, the United States,

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and the world; and be it further

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RESOLVED, That we encourage citizens to recognize and
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celebrate the women in their lives and communities whose
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dedication, service, and leadership strengthen our State and
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nation.

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