Bill Text: IL HR0578 | 2009-2010 | 96th General Assembly | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Recognizes October 15th, 2009, and every October 15th thereafter, as D.A.R.E. Day and encourages all citizens to support and partake in their local D.A.R.E. programs.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 3-0)

Status: (Passed) 2010-04-28 - Resolution Adopted [HR0578 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2009-HR0578-Enrolled.html

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HOUSE RESOLUTION 578
WHEREAS, The State of Illinois recognizes the nationwide
seriousness of drug abuse and violence by our nation's and our
State's youth, and the urgent need to use and to expand
school-based prevention education programs throughout the
nation; and
WHEREAS, The day-to-day struggle against alcohol abuse,
tobacco, drugs, and violence requires a long-term national,
state, and local effort and commitment; and
WHEREAS, Since 1983, the Drug Abuse Resistance Education
(D.A.R.E.) Program has taught millions of young people how to
recognize and to resist the pressure to be involved in drugs,
gangs, and violent activities; and
WHEREAS, The D.A.R.E. Program underscores a nationwide
commitment and dedication to help our nation's youth to "just
say no" to drugs and to violence; and
WHEREAS, By promoting positive youth development, D.A.R.E.
Programs across our nation are helping children and young
people make the right choices and build lives of purpose; and
WHEREAS, The D.A.R.E. Program allows law enforcement

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personnel to enter our nation's classrooms to answer difficult
questions about drugs, violence and crime, teaches students how
to avoid temptation, and encourages open communication between
young people and local law enforcement officers; and
WHEREAS, The D.A.R.E. Program strengthens our local
communities and provides our children and young people with a
strong foundation and model for success; and
WHEREAS, D.A.R.E. Instructors, along with parents,
teachers, health care professionals, and all other interested
parties who help our nation's youth grow into responsible,
successful adults, are strengthening our country and
contributing to a future of hope for everyone; and
WHEREAS, The State of Illinois recognizes the nationwide
seriousness of drug abuse and violence by the youth of our
nation and our State, and the urgent need to use and to expand
school-based prevention education programs throughout the
nation; and
WHEREAS, Illinois' D.A.R.E. Program shows a commitment by
the State to never cease in its duties to fight the war on
drugs and violence; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE

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NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
recognize the day of October 15th, 2010 as D.A.R.E. Day in the
State of Illinois, and encourage all citizens to support and
partake in their local D.A.R.E. programs.