SR0062 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Many places in Illinois are significant sites of local, state, national, and world history; and

WHEREAS, Visitors to these sites learn about historic people, ideas, and developments; and

WHEREAS, Such visits deepen our interest in, and appreciation of, history; and

WHEREAS, History helps us understand our place in the world and how we might improve it; and

WHEREAS, Increasing visits to historical sites stimulates beautification, preservation, conservation, tourism, and business in Illinois communities and counties where they are located; and

WHEREAS, The Illinois State Historical Society, recognized by the Illinois General Assembly in 1903 as a major contributor to the awareness and appreciation of history in Illinois, has already placed its markers at more than four hundred historical sites around the State; and

WHEREAS, The Illinois General Assembly and The Illinois State Historical Society now seek to heighten historical awareness in Illinois residents and visitors by calling attention to these markers and historic sites throughout the State; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that the week of February 28 through March 6 in 2005 shall be known as Illinois State Historical Society Markers Awareness Week with a special State ceremony in Springfield on March 3; and be it further

RESOLVED, That all Illinois residents and visitors are encouraged to celebrate this week by learning about historic sites in their locales, visiting them, reflecting on their importance in history, communicating with others about them, and attending ceremonies commemorating them; and be it further

RESOLVED, That Illinois State Senators are encouraged to participate in the events of this week with their colleagues in the Capitol and their constituents in their home districts.