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IL HR1386

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

8/16/2016

Primary Sponsor

Ed Sullivan

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates September 21, 2016 as Township Day in Ela Township, Lake County, Illinois
  • Recognizes township government as the oldest existing unit of government in the United States, established in 1636 in Providence, Rhode Island and in Illinois in 1850 with Ela Township
  • Acknowledges that 85 of 102 Illinois counties operate under township government, with 1,431 townships serving over 8 million citizens
  • Notes Ela Township's provision of vital services to over 40,000 residents including senior assistance, youth programs, disability services, park and road maintenance, and counseling
  • Honors Ela Township's receipt of the "Mind, Body and Spirit" award from the Association of Illinois Senior Centers for its "55 Plus" program

Legislative Description

TOWNSHIP DAY - ELA

Last Action

Referred to Rules Committee

11/15/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules11/15/2016

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