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IL HR0972

Resolution

Status

Passed

5/9/2014

Primary Sponsor

William Davis

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Congratulates the University of Illinois Extension-Cook County on the occasion of its 100th anniversary of founding
  • Recognizes the Smith-Lever Act of 1914, which established federal funding for Cooperative Extension at Land-Grant Universities through a shared federal, state, and county partnership
  • Acknowledges that in the 1980s, the Extension adapted from its original agrarian focus to address urban issues, with funding composed of 47% state funds, 32% federal funds, and 18% local funds
  • Declares May 2014 as a month of celebration for the University of Illinois Extension-Cook County's continued educational programs serving Cook County residents
  • Directs that a suitable copy of the resolution be presented to the University of Illinois Extension-Cook County

Legislative Description

CONGRATS - UI EXTEN COOK 100YR

Last Action

Resolution Adopted

5/9/2014

Committee Referrals

Agriculture & Conservation4/7/2014
Rules4/2/2014

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