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IL SR0092

Resolution

Status

Passed

5/31/2021

Primary Sponsor

Laura Ellman

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Origin

Senate

102nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates January 17, 2022 as Muhammad Ali Day in Illinois to honor the boxer's legacy and values
  • Recognizes Ali's accomplishments including winning an Olympic gold medal, the heavyweight title three times, and 56 professional matches over 21 years
  • Highlights Ali's character traits including courage, humility, work ethic, perseverance despite Parkinson's disease, and commitment to service as a global humanitarian
  • Acknowledges Ali's philanthropic work with hunger relief, soup kitchens, hospitals, Special Olympics, Make-A-Wish Foundation, and Parkinson's disease research
  • Celebrates Ali as an American Muslim patriot who stood against injustice and sought to unite people through faith and love

Legislative Description

MUHAMMAD ALI DAY

Last Action

Resolution Adopted

5/31/2021

Committee Referrals

State Government4/20/2021
Assignments2/19/2021

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