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1 | | HOUSE RESOLUTION
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2 | | WHEREAS, The State of Illinois believes that in order for |
3 | | Illinois to continue to grow and thrive, we need to make sure |
4 | | that children and young people have the support, resources and |
5 | | experiences that they themselves need to grow and thrive; and
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6 | | WHEREAS, Illinoisans need to align behind a comprehensive |
7 | | vision of success for children and young people; and
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8 | | WHEREAS, To achieve this vision, we need children and young |
9 | | people who have positive connections to family, community, and |
10 | | friends, with opportunities to take leadership roles in |
11 | | culturally and environmentally robust communities, and |
12 | | resources for avoiding behaviors in the community associated |
13 | | with disconnection and harm; who are ready for school and |
14 | | experience academic success; who are able to grow up in and |
15 | | contribute to stable families and safe communities; who have |
16 | | their basic needs met in the context of their families and |
17 | | community, including the basic needs of food, clothing, |
18 | | shelter, basic security, and a family in which to belong; who |
19 | | have good health and strong health habits; and have the |
20 | | necessary skills and dispositions to obtain employment and |
21 | | continue on a path to a secure financial future; and
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22 | | WHEREAS, In Illinois, we have the abilities, expertise, and |