HJ0106 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The 10th Illinois Volunteer Cavalry Regiment was formed by Presidential Proclamation by President Abraham Lincoln in September 1861; and

WHEREAS, The Regiment of 12 companies was mustered into service at Camp Butler from November 25, 1861, until November 22, 1865, during which period approximately 2,152 men served; and

WHEREAS, The Regiment fought in Texas, on the banks of the Mississippi, and in such places as Prairie Grove, Arkansas; Vicksburg, Mississippi; and Milliken's Bend, Louisiana; and

WHEREAS, The Regiment lost a total of 290 soldiers during service; one officer and 24 enlisted men were mortally wounded; and 3 officers and 262 enlisted men died from disease, accidents, and Confederate imprisonment; and

WHEREAS, The Regiment was mustered out of service on November 22, 1865, in San Antonio, Texas, and the Regiment was discharged at Camp Butler on January 6, 1866; and

WHEREAS, The Regiment was reborn by members of the 10th Illinois Volunteer Cavalry Regiment in October 1984; and

WHEREAS, The 10th Illinois Volunteer Cavalry Regiment strives, through its reenactments, to provide enjoyable opportunities for individuals and families to experience, learn, and, in return, teach others about all aspects of life in the mid-19th century; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that we designate March 25, 2010, as the official date for the remustering of the 10th Illinois Volunteer Cavalry Regiment in the State of Illinois and urge the citizens of this State to educate themselves on the historical importance and continued contributions of the 10th Volunteer Cavalry; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the 10th Illinois Volunteer Cavalry Regiment.