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IL HR0628

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/3/2024

Primary Sponsor

Diane Blair-Sherlock

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Origin

House of Representatives

103rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Declares June 9, 2024 as "Race Amity Day" in the State of Illinois
  • Commemorates a May 1921 multi-racial interfaith convention held in Washington D.C. that brought together thousands of people to promote amity between Black and white races
  • Recognizes that 39.8% (approximately 5,600,000) of Illinois residents identify as Black, Hispanic, Asian American, or multi-racial
  • Affirms that Illinois residents share ideals of friendship, collegiality, civility, respect, and kindness toward achieving national unity

Legislative Description

RACE AMITY DAY

Last Action

Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sonya M. Harper

5/3/2024

Committee Referrals

Immigration & Human Rights3/12/2024
Rules3/5/2024

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