Bill Text: IL HR0462 | 2017-2018 | 100th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Recognizes the 39th Puerto Rican People's Parade which fosters ethnic pride and enhances the profile of cultural diversity which strengthens the fabric of the State of Illinois.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2017-05-30 - Resolution Adopted [HR0462 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2017-HR0462-Introduced.html

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HOUSE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, It is in keeping with time-honored traditions to
recognize and applaud events which foster ethnic pride and
exemplify the cultural diversity which represents and
strengthens the fabric of the communities of the State of
Illinois; and
WHEREAS, The Puerto Rican People's Parade affirms the
culture, identity, and self-esteem of a people; it celebrates a
rich heritage and exemplifies Puerto Rican/Latin/a history and
tradition, as well as the spirit of an indomitable people; and
WHEREAS, The 39th Puerto Rican People's Parade will be held
on June 17, 2017 to recognize the contributions of Puerto Rican
culture, as well as the thousands of Puerto Ricans around the
State and nation; and
WHEREAS, Established to develop national awareness and
greater appreciation of Puerto Rican culture, the Puerto Rican
People's Parade is a tribute to the unique Puerto Rican
heritage and ethnicity and the role its people play in American
society; and
WHEREAS, This year the Parade is dedicated to "El Retorno
Del Patriota a Su Barrio, Celebrando 50 Anos Forjando Comunidad

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y Forjando Patria"; and
WHEREAS, On June 11, 2017, the National Puerto Rican Parade
in New York City will honor Patriot Oscar Lopez Rivera with the
Hero Award; and
WHEREAS, Oscar Lopez Rivera, Puerto Rico's National Hero,
will finally walk among the community; as grand marshal for
this year's parade, he was a pioneer, along with Don Omar as
honored special guest, and Andy Montanez; and
WHEREAS, Oscar Lopez Rivera represents a symbol of hope to
Puerto Ricans everywhere in the world, inclusive of the
departed Jonathan Rivera Lizardi, Oscar Lopez Rivera's biggest
fan; and
WHEREAS, The Puerto Rican Cultural Center, Inc., through a
series of cultural events, including musical productions,
plays and art exhibits throughout the United States, and
culminating in the Puerto Rican People's Parade on June 17,
2017, champions the study, improvement, and advancement of
Puerto Rican culture and the arts; and
WHEREAS, The Puerto Rican Cultural Center, Inc. is
dedicated to preserving, promoting, and encouraging a true
understanding and greater appreciation of the spirit and

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largess of the Puerto Rican people; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
recognize with appreciation and anticipation, the worthy
purpose and promising vision of the 39th Puerto Rican People's
Parade which fosters ethnic pride and enhances the profile of
cultural diversity which strengthens the fabric of the State of
Illinois; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be presented to
Jose E. Lopez, Executive Director of The Puerto Rican Cultural
Center Juan Antonio Corretjer, Inc.