HR1156 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, On May 18, 1860, Abraham Lincoln was nominated to be the Republican Party candidate for President at the party's national convention at the Wigwam in Chicago; and

WHEREAS, Abraham Lincoln's nomination and his subsequent election eventually resulted in the secession of the southern states from the Union and the outbreak of the Civil War; and

WHEREAS, During the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln began the liberation of African-Americans from slavery, which led to constitutional recognition of their full citizenship and their posterity; and

WHEREAS, Abraham Lincoln's wise and courageous leadership of the nation through the Civil War led to a successful conclusion with full recognition of the Union throughout all its states; and

WHEREAS, By preserving the Union and freeing the slaves, Abraham Lincoln accomplished what no one else in American history has been able to do; and

WHEREAS, Abraham Lincoln's words and acts before and after his nomination have guided and inspired millions of people throughout the world; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we designate the date of May 18, 2010 as Abraham Lincoln Presidential Nomination Day in the State of Illinois and encourage people of this State to reflect on the historical importance of this day and commemorate the day with educational and inspiring activities.