Bill Text: IL HR0015 | 2023-2024 | 103rd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Recognizes the 66th anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution and the sacrifices of the brave Hungarian freedom fighters and the great contributions of Hungarian-Americans in Illinois and reaffirms the friendship between the people and government of Illinois and the country of Hungary. Declares October 23, 2023 as "Hungarian Freedom Fighters Day" and declares October 2023 as "Hungarian Freedom Month".

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Introduced) 2023-01-31 - Referred to Rules Committee [HR0015 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2023-HR0015-Introduced.html

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HOUSE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Following World War II, the Soviet Union occupied
Hungary and forced an anti-democratic and brutal government
upon the people of Hungary; and
WHEREAS, On October 23, 1956, over 100,000 ordinary
citizens became "Freedom Fighters" and revolted against their
Soviet communist government in what started as a peaceful
protest but turned violent when protestors were fired upon by
security police, triggering a bloody fight for freedom; and
WHEREAS, The Soviet Union launched a military
counter-offense to suppress the revolt, but not before
thousands gave their lives for freedom; more than 200,000
Hungarians fled their country in the aftermath of the Soviet
suppression of the Hungarian Uprising, and over 47,000 of
these people eventually settled in the United States; and
WHEREAS, On October 23, 1989, the Republic of Hungary
declared its independence, which contributed to the collapse
of the Soviet Union and communism in Eastern Europe;
Hungarians led the first revolt against communist occupiers
and inspired other captive nations to defend their freedom;
and

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WHEREAS, On March 12, 1999, Hungary became a member of
NATO, and on May 1, 2004, Hungary become a member of the
European Union; as a former Warsaw Pact nation, Hungary has
proven itself as a reliable military ally in support against
the global war on terrorism and as a provider of humanitarian
aid in the pandemic fight against COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, The State of Illinois is proud to be called home
by a large number of Hungarians, Hungarian Americans, and
their descendants, who have contributed greatly to the
economic development, multicultural diversity, and enrichment
of all aspects of life in the State; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
we recognize the 66th anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution
and the sacrifices of the brave Hungarian freedom fighters and
the great contributions of Hungarian-Americans in Illinois,
and we reaffirm the friendship between the people and
government of Illinois and the country of Hungary; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That we declare October 23, 2023 as "Hungarian
Freedom Fighters Day" and declare October 2023 as "Hungarian
Freedom Month" in the State of Illinois; and be it further

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RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to Stephen Szigethy.