IL HR0968

Declares May 13, 2022 as the "Day of Peace" in Illinois, commemorating the birthdate of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, founder of the Art of Living Foundation

Recognizes the Art of Living Foundation's presence in Illinois since 1990, providing mental health programs and tools for managing emotions

Acknowledges the YES! For Schools and SKY Schools programs implemented in 13 Chicago Public Schools and several suburban schools starting in 2004 to reduce violence and improve student outcomes

Notes the "I Stand for Peace" campaign launched April 20, 2022, which gathered over 1,000,000 pledges and held summits in 15 cities across Europe and North America

Highlights the Chicago "I Stand for Peace" Summit held June 26, 2022, which addressed root causes of violence and mental health challenges in the city