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IL HR1197

Resolution

Status

Introduced

5/2/2016

Primary Sponsor

John Anthony

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Recognizes May 4, 2016 as the first Annual Illinois Foster Youth and Alumni Legislative Shadow Day

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules8/1/2016
Youth & Young Adults5/9/2016
Rules5/3/2016

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