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IL HR0391

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/1/2019

Primary Sponsor

Robyn Gabel

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Declares June 9-15, 2019 as Vet Center Week in Illinois, recognizing the 40th anniversary of Vet Centers established by Congress on June 13, 1979

  • Vet Centers were originally created to serve Vietnam combat veterans not accessing VA services, later expanded to include all conflict zone veterans, military sexual trauma survivors, bereaved family members, and drone operators

  • Illinois is served by 11 Vet Centers, 2 Mobile Vet Centers, and multiple community access points providing counseling, outreach, and referral services

  • Directs that copies of the resolution be presented to each of the 11 Vet Centers in Illinois

Legislative Description

VET CENTER WEEK

Last Action

Resolution Adopted

6/1/2019

Committee Referrals

Veterans' Affairs5/23/2019
Rules5/20/2019

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