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IL SJR0056

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/15/2012

Primary Sponsor

Gary Forby

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Origin

Senate

97th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates the third Thursday in May of 2012 as Volunteer Emergency Responder Appreciation Day in Illinois
  • Recognizes over 30,000 volunteer firefighters, EMTs, divers, rescue squads, and response teams serving throughout Illinois
  • Acknowledges that volunteer emergency responders receive little or no compensation while risking their lives daily and responding to calls at any time
  • Notes that 60% of firefighter deaths in the United States in 2011 were volunteer responders, according to the United States Fire Administration
  • Honors the training, sacrifices, and contributions of volunteer emergency responders and their families

Legislative Description

VOLUNTEER ER APPRECIATION DAY

Last Action

Adopted Both Houses

5/15/2012

Committee Referrals

State Government Administration4/30/2012
Rules4/18/2012
State Government & Veterans Affairs2/24/2012
Assignments2/22/2012

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