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IL HR1197
Resolution
Status
5/2/2016
Primary Sponsor
John Anthony
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AI Summary
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Recognizes May 4, 2016 as the first Annual Illinois Foster Youth and Alumni Legislative Shadow Day
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Acknowledges the Foster Care Alumni of America (FCAA) Illinois Chapter and its mission to connect foster care alumni and transform policy affecting current and former foster youth
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Honors FCAA-IL founding members April Curtis, Jeremy Harvey, and James McIntyre, DCFS Director George Sheldon, and current and former DCFS Statewide Youth Advisory Board members for creating the shadow day program
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Establishes the shadow day purpose of connecting current and former foster children with state legislators to educate them on the legislative process and reshape perceptions of foster care youth
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Directs presentation of suitable copies of the resolution to all participants in recognition of their efforts
Legislative Description
FOSTER YOUTH/ALUMNI SHADOW DAY
Last Action
Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
8/1/2016