<tr><td class="xsl" colspan="3"><p> </p> </td></tr></td></tr><tr><td class="xsl" colspan="3"><table class="xsl" width="100%"><colgroup width="5%"></colgroup><colgroup width="5%"></colgroup><colgroup width="30%"></colgroup><colgroup width="20%"></colgroup><colgroup width="40%"></colgroup><tr><td class="number"></td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" align="left">SJ0034</td><td class="xsl" align="center"></td><td class="xsl" align="right">LRB104 13383 MST 25712 r</td></tr></table></td></tr><tr><td class="xsl"> </td></tr><tr><td class="number">1</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><center><code>SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION</code></center> </td></tr><tr><td class="number">2</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code> </code><code>WHEREAS, The United States of America owes a profound debt </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">3</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>of gratitude to the members of the Armed Forces who have been </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">4</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>prisoners of war (POWs) and to those who remain missing in </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">5</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>action (MIA), having made extraordinary sacrifices in the </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">6</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>service of their country; and</code> </td></tr><tr><td class="number">7</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code> </code><code>WHEREAS, The families and loved ones of POWs and MIAs have </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">8</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>endured immeasurable hardship and uncertainty, demonstrating </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">9</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>courage, resilience, and unwavering hope; and</code> </td></tr><tr><td class="number">10</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code> </code><code>WHEREAS, POW/MIA Recognition Day honors the commitment and </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">11</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>sacrifices made by these brave individuals and reaffirms our </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">12</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>nation's pledge to account for every service member who has </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">13</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>not yet returned home; and</code> </td></tr><tr><td class="number">14</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code> </code><code>WHEREAS, Recognizing POW/MIA Recognition Day provides an </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">15</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>important opportunity to educate the public, promote </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">16</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>remembrance, and express collective support for efforts to </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">17</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>locate and repatriate all missing service members; and</code> </td></tr><tr><td class="number">18</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code> </code><code>WHEREAS, The third Friday of September is traditionally </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">19</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>observed nationwide as a day to honor POWs and MIAs, and formal </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">20</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>recognition by this legislative body further reinforces its </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">21</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>importance; and</code> </td></tr></table><table class="xsl" width="650"><tr><td class="lineNum" colspan="3"><p> </p><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td class="xsl" colspan="3"><table class="xsl" width="100%"><colgroup width="5%"></colgroup><colgroup width="5%"></colgroup><colgroup width="30%"></colgroup><colgroup width="20%"></colgroup><colgroup width="40%"></colgroup><tr><td class="number"></td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" align="left">SJ0034</td><td class="xsl" align="center">- 2 -</td><td class="xsl" align="right">LRB104 13383 MST 25712 r</td></tr></table></td></tr><tr><td class="xsl"> </td></tr><tr><td class="number">1</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code> </code><code>WHEREAS, In 1998, Public Act 90-0752 established the </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">2</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>permanent yearly observance of POW/MIA Recognition Day in the </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">3</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>State of Illinois; therefore, be it</code> </td></tr><tr><td class="number">4</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code> </code><code>RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">5</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE HOUSE OF </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">6</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING HEREIN, that we encourage the </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">7</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>citizens of Illinois to recognize and honor those who have </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">8</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>made extraordinary sacrifices in the service of our State and </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">9</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>country on POW/MIA Recognition Day this year on September 19, </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">10</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>2025.</code>