Bill Text: IL HR1072 | 2025-2026 | 104th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commends the China General Chamber of Commerce Chicago (CGCC Chicago) for its work in facilitating economic cooperation and cultural exchange between the United States and China.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2026-11-05 - Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Hoan Huynh [HR1072 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2025-HR1072-Introduced.html

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HOUSE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
Representatives wish to commend the China General Chamber of
Commerce Chicago (CGCC Chicago) for its continued efforts to
promote the fostering of bilateral economic and cultural
exchange between the United States and China; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 2015 and rooted in the Midwest, CGCC
Chicago enables investment and trade between American and
Chinese industries across the United States and promotes job
creation, economic growth and development, and cultural
exchange by providing resources, networking opportunities, and
advocacy for policies that support strong business
relationships; and
WHEREAS, Today, CGCC Chicago has become the largest and
most influential membership-based, nonprofit, U.S.-China
business organization based in the Midwest; and
WHEREAS, The 200-plus members of CGCC Chicago have
facilitated nearly $23 billion in direct investments into the
United States, including the creation of 45,000 American jobs;
and
WHEREAS, CGCC Chicago has previously been acknowledged by

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the City of Chicago, which recognized the organization for the
impact its significant contributions made towards advancing
U.S.-China economic ties, proclaiming the declaration of CGCC
Chicago Impact Day on November 20, 2023; and
WHEREAS, CGCC Chicago hosts an annual gala to highlight
opportunities and discuss challenges regarding economic and
cultural exchange between the United States and China, and it
has welcomed more than 6,400 business executives, investors,
government officials, and academic leaders to its galas over
the years; and
WHEREAS, On December 8, 2026, CGCC Chicago will host its
10th annual gala under the theme, "Connect, Collaborate,
Create - A Decade of Impact", and the special anniversary
celebration will honor ten years of achievement and
partnership while looking ahead to new and expanded
opportunities for cooperation, innovation, and shared
prosperity; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
we commend the China General Chamber of Commerce Chicago (CGCC
Chicago) for its work in facilitating economic cooperation and
cultural exchange between the United States and China; and be
it further

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RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be
presented to CGCC Chicago Chairman Pin Ni and Executive
Director Jie Li as an expression of our esteem and respect.