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IL SR0193
Resolution
Status
Passed
5/19/2023
Primary Sponsor
Ram Villivalam
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AI Summary
- Declares March 25, 2023 as Greek Independence Day in the State of Illinois
- Commemorates the March 25, 1821 War of Greek Independence, when Bishop Germanos of Patras raised the flag of revolution at the Monastery of Agia Lavra with the cry "Freedom or Death"
- Recognizes 400 years of Greek oppression under Ottoman Empire rule beginning in 1453, until independence was secured by the Treaty of Edirne on September 14, 1829
- Honors the bravery of Greek ancestors and the preservation of Greek heritage, culture, and religion through centuries of struggle
- Acknowledges Greek cultural contributions to modern civilization in mathematics, astronomy, science, medicine, literature, theater, philosophy, and democracy
Legislative Description
GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY
Last Action
Resolution Adopted
5/19/2023
Committee Referrals
State Government5/2/2023
Assignments4/18/2023
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