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IL SR1779
Resolution
Status
Failed
1/9/2019
Primary Sponsor
John Cullerton
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AI Summary
- Designates October 13, 2018 as "B'nai B'rith Day" in the State of Illinois
- Commemorates B'nai B'rith International's 175th anniversary, founded in 1865 on the lower east side of New York to serve Jewish immigrants
- Recognizes B'nai B'rith as the oldest service organization founded in the United States, providing over $100 million in disaster relief and maintaining presence in numerous countries
- Acknowledges B'nai B'rith's work as the largest Jewish sponsor of federally-funded senior housing, UN NGO representation, and advocacy for seniors' rights including Social Security and Medicare
- Notes that past B'nai B'rith International President Allan J. Jacobs is a Lake Forest resident and Senior Vice President Sheldon Marcus is a Morton Grove resident
Legislative Description
B'NAI B'RITH DAY
Last Action
Session Sine Die
1/9/2019
Committee Referrals
Assignments5/23/2018
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