Illinois 2025-2026 Regular Session

Illinois Senate Bill SR0229 Compare Versions

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3	3	1 SENATE RESOLUTION
4	4	2 WHEREAS, In the early 20th century, many Arab families
5	5	3 began migrating to southwestern Cook County seeking a better
6	6	4 life and the opportunity to build a supportive community in
7	7	5 the United States; these families have contributed to the rich
8	8	6 cultural landscape of Little Palestine, transforming it into a
9	9	7 beacon of hope and resilience; and
10	10	8 WHEREAS, Little Palestine, located in the southwestern
11	11	9 region of Cook County, is home to the largest Palestinian
12	12	10 community in the nation and the fourth largest Arab American
13	13	11 population in the country, spanning a five-mile stretch from
14	14	12 79th and Harlem Avenue in Bridgeview to Harlem Avenue and
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16	16	14 WHEREAS, Little Palestine features over 200 Arab-owned
17	17	15 businesses and community-serving institutions, including a
18	18	16 community college, a hospital, three high schools, and more
19	19	17 than 20 organizations and institutions; and
20	20	18 WHEREAS, The Arab American Business and Professional
21	21	19 Association, along with a coalition of organizations, is
22	22	20 advocating for the official recognition of Little Palestine
23	23	21 Day on the 7th day of April each year to help build cultural
24	24	22 awareness, increase tourism, and boost economic vitality in
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33	33	1 this region; and
34	34	2 WHEREAS, Recognition of Little Palestine Day will help
35	35	3 serve as a celebration of the community's rich heritage,
36	36	4 promote solidarity among residents, and encourage support for
37	37	5 local businesses and cultural initiatives; and
38	38	6 WHEREAS, The heart and soul of the Arab community lies in
39	39	7 its people, individuals who embody ambitions, creativity, and
40	40	8 aspirations that surpass the ordinary; their contributions
41	41	9 continue to reshape the narrative of the area, making it a
42	42	10 testament to hope, resilience, and cultural pride; therefore,
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44	44	12 RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL
45	45	13 ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we declare April 7,
46	46	14 2025 as "Little Palestine Day" in the State of Illinois; and be
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48	48	16 RESOLVED, That we urge Illinoisans to celebrate Little
49	49	17 Palestine Day by supporting businesses and cultural
50	50	18 initiatives in Little Palestine and attending or hosting
51	51	19 events showcasing the contributions of the Arab American
52	52	20 community to the United States; and be it further
53	53	21 RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
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64	64	1 provided to the Arab American Business and Professional
65	65	2 Association as a symbol of our respect and esteem.
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