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3 | 3 | | 1 HOUSE RESOLUTION |
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4 | 4 | | 2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of |
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5 | 5 | | 3 Representatives wish to congratulate the Arab American |
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6 | 6 | | 4 Democratic Club on the occasion of its 40th anniversary; and |
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7 | 7 | | 5 WHEREAS, The Arab American Democratic Club holds the |
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8 | 8 | | 6 distinguished honor of being the very first Arab organization |
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9 | 9 | | 7 of its kind in the State of Illinois and proudly remains the |
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10 | 10 | | 8 longest-standing Arab organization in the region; and |
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11 | 11 | | 9 WHEREAS, The Arab American Democratic Club was founded by |
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12 | 12 | | 10 the visionary leader Samir Khalil and the late Miriam Ziyad, |
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13 | 13 | | 11 pioneers who recognized the need for a platform that would |
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14 | 14 | | 12 empower Arab Americans, celebrate their cultural heritage, and |
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15 | 15 | | 13 advocate for their rightful place in the diverse tapestry of |
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16 | 16 | | 14 Illinois; and |
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17 | 17 | | 15 WHEREAS, Throughout its 40-year history, the Arab American |
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18 | 18 | | 16 Democratic Club has remained unwavering in its commitment to |
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19 | 19 | | 17 fostering civic engagement, promoting diversity, and advancing |
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20 | 20 | | 18 the interests of Arab Americans, setting an inspiring example |
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21 | 21 | | 19 for future generations; and |
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22 | 22 | | 20 WHEREAS, The Arab American Democratic Club has not only |
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23 | 23 | | 21 served as a vital pillar of support for the Arab American |
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32 | 32 | | 1 community but has also played a pivotal role in building |
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33 | 33 | | 2 bridges of understanding and cooperation among all communities |
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34 | 34 | | 3 while championing unity, inclusivity, and activism as guiding |
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35 | 35 | | 4 principles; and |
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36 | 36 | | 5 WHEREAS, The Arab American Democratic Club has |
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37 | 37 | | 6 significantly contributed to strengthening democracy through |
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38 | 38 | | 7 leading efforts to increase voter participation, supporting |
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39 | 39 | | 8 candidates who uphold its values, and advocating for policies |
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40 | 40 | | 9 that ensure justice and equity for all; and |
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41 | 41 | | 10 WHEREAS, The Arab American Democratic Club has played an |
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42 | 42 | | 11 instrumental role in shaping the history and future of |
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43 | 43 | | 12 Illinois, enriching the cultural fabric of the State, and |
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44 | 44 | | 13 fostering a sense of pride and belonging for Arab Americans; |
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45 | 45 | | 14 and |
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46 | 46 | | 15 WHEREAS, The Arab American Democratic Club's 40th |
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47 | 47 | | 16 anniversary is a historic milestone and an occasion to |
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48 | 48 | | 17 celebrate the enduring legacy of its founders, Samir Khalil |
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49 | 49 | | 18 and the late Miriam Ziyad, whose dedication and vision have |
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50 | 50 | | 19 paved the way for the club's continued success; and |
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51 | 51 | | 20 WHEREAS, The Arab American Democratic Club will celebrate |
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52 | 52 | | 21 its 40th anniversary on November 1, 2023; therefore, be it |
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63 | 63 | | 1 RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE |
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64 | 64 | | 2 HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that |
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65 | 65 | | 3 we congratulate the Arab American Democratic Club, the first |
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66 | 66 | | 4 and longest-standing Arab organization in the State of |
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67 | 67 | | 5 Illinois, on its 40th anniversary; and be it further |
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68 | 68 | | 6 RESOLVED, That we thank the Arab American Democratic Club |
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69 | 69 | | 7 for its tireless efforts in promoting civic engagement, |
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70 | 70 | | 8 fostering unity, and advocating for justice and equality; and |
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71 | 71 | | 9 be it further |
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