Bill Text: IL HR0602 | 2023-2024 | 103rd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulates the National Conference of State Legislatures on its upcoming 50th anniversary and commends the organization for its superb leadership and commitment to the legislative institution.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-02-20 - Resolution Adopted [HR0602 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2023-HR0602-Introduced.html

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HOUSE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
Representatives wish to recognize the National Conference of
State Legislatures on its work over the past half-century; and
WHEREAS, The National Conference of State Legislatures
(NCSL) was founded in 1975 and has evolved during the years to
become the premier organization solely dedicated to serving
state and territorial legislators and legislative staff; it
will be celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2025; and
WHEREAS, NCSL was created from the merger of three
organizations that served or represented state legislatures
and that shared the belief that legislative service is one of
democracy's worthiest pursuits; and
WHEREAS, NCSL is a bipartisan organization with the
objectives of advancing the effectiveness, independence, and
integrity of state legislatures, fostering interstate
communication and cooperation, and ensuring states a strong,
cohesive voice in the federal system; and
WHEREAS, State legislatures are America's laboratories of
democracy and have continually demonstrated the ability to
tackle emerging challenges; state legislatures are where

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people from very different backgrounds, representing very
different communities, can come together and find common
ground; NCSL has facilitated the exchange of ideas, provided
critical research and information, and encouraged a rigorous
review of complex issues confronting our communities, states,
and nation, striving to strengthen the bonds between America's
state legislatures and the international community; therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
we congratulate the National Conference of State Legislatures
on its upcoming 50th anniversary and commend the organization
for its superb leadership and commitment to the legislative
institution; and be it further