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IL HR0012

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

2/27/2019

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Bennett

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Declares November 7, 2019 as Victims of Communism Memorial Day in Illinois
  • Acknowledges that communist regimes worldwide have killed over 100 million people and committed widespread human rights abuses including suppression of freedom of religion, speech, and association
  • Notes that 2017 marked 100 years since the Bolshevik Revolution, which established the world's first communist regime under Vladimir Lenin
  • Recognizes the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation in Washington, D.C. as a nonprofit organization authorized by Congress to educate about communism's ideology, history, and legacy
  • Directs presentation of a suitable copy of this resolution to the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation as a symbol of respect and esteem

Legislative Description

VICTIMS OF COMMUNISM DAY

Last Action

Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Thomas Morrison

2/27/2019

Committee Referrals

State Government Administration2/13/2019
Rules1/10/2019

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