IL SR0304

Declares Labor Day weekend 2023 as "Puerto Rican Cultural Center Weekend" in Illinois.

Recognizes the Puerto Rican Cultural Center (PRCC), named after Juan Antonio Corretjer, a celebrated Puerto Rican poet laureate and 20th century political theorist.

Acknowledges PRCC's 50-year history of community work through four pillars: public health, housing, economic development, and education, addressing issues including HIV/AIDS, substance abuse, gang violence, police brutality, and racism.

Honors PRCC's role in human rights campaigns including defense of political prisoners, the Vieques peace struggle, undocumented immigrant defense, and youth criminalization prevention.

Recognizes PRCC's cultural programs and events such as Three Kings Day, Puerto Rican People's Day Parade, Fiesta Boricua, and the Lisa Isadora Cruz Transgender Empowerment Center.