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1 SENATE RESOLUTION
2 WHEREAS, March 20th has been designated as International
3 Francophonie Day to celebrate the diversity, richness, and
4 contributions of the French-speaking world; and
5 WHEREAS, Illinois is home to a vibrant and growing
6 population of French-speaking residents who contribute to the
7 social, cultural, and economic fabric of our state; and
8 WHEREAS, French is one of the official languages of
9 Illinois and has deep historical ties through both our
10 educational institutions and global diplomatic and business
11 relations; and
12 WHEREAS, The global Francophonie community includes over
13 300 million people across five continents who are united by a
14 shared commitment to cultural diversity, human rights, and the
15 promotion of peace; and
16 WHEREAS, The French language and culture have shaped
17 Illinois through literature, art, cuisine, architecture, and
18 historical connections that continue to enrich our
19 communities; and
20 WHEREAS, It is important to foster an inclusive
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1 environment where French-speaking individuals feel supported,
2 valued, and empowered in their personal, professional, and
3 educational pursuits and for Illinois employers to consider
4 hiring French-speaking individuals and provide support to help
5 them integrate effectively into the workforce; therefore, be
6 it
7 RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL
8 ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we declare March 20,
9 2025 as Francophonie Day in the State of Illinois; and be it
10 further
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