Bill Text: IL HR0173 | 2011-2012 | 97th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commends Fethullah Gulen for his dedication to working towards a better world through education, service, tolerance, and the free exchange of ideas.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2011-03-10 - Resolution Adopted [HR0173 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2011-HR0173-Introduced.html

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HOUSE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
Representatives are pleased to recognize Fethullah Gulen for
ongoing and inspirational contributions to the promotion of
global peace and understanding; and
WHEREAS, A Turkish scholar, author, poet, preacher, and
educational activist, Fethullah Gulen has inspired a worldwide
social movement that promotes humanistic values and service and
is known as the Hizmet Movement or the Gulen Movement; and
WHEREAS, Based on the principle that each human being is of
value, regardless of background, faith, or culture, the Gulen
Movement offers a multifaceted approach to seeking world peace;
it places a strong emphasis on intercultural understanding and
the embracing of differences; it values compassionate acts of
care and concern; and it promotes the importance of education
in laying the groundwork for fostering better relationship
between diverse populations; and
WHEREAS, The Gulen Movement emphasizes the core concept
that peace is a function of tolerance and dialogue; it offers
"Living to let others live" as the foundation of a life of
altruistic service and calls on the younger generation to
combine intellectual enlightenment with spirituality to make

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the world a better place; and
WHEREAS, The strength of the universal values promoted by
the movement has led to the creation of the Niagara Foundation
in Chicago, which promotes academic research as well as
grassroots activity as a means to bring about positive social
change and dialogue; Fethullah Gulen and the movement for
social justice he inspired are truly deserving of recognition
for their impact on our global society; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
we commend Fethullah Gulen for his dedication to working
towards a better world through education, service, tolerance,
and the free exchange of ideas and extend to him best wished
for continued success in all his endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to Fethullah Gulen as a symbol of our respect and
esteem.