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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, Starved Rock State Park holds significant 
3historical and cultural importance to the residents of the 
4State of Illinois; and
 
5    WHEREAS, The name Starved Rock has become synonymous with 
6the natural beauty and heritage of our State for over 100 
7years, attracting visitors from across the nation and 
8contributing to the local economy; and
 
9    WHEREAS, Recent discussions regarding the potential 
10renaming of Starved Rock State Park have raised concerns among 
11residents and local businesses regarding the impact such a 
12change could have on local communities' identities and the 
13tourism industry; and
 
14    WHEREAS, It is crucial for the General Assembly to 
15reaffirm its support for maintaining the name Starved Rock 
16State Park and emphasize its significance to the local 
17community's brand identity and cultural heritage; therefore, 
18be it
 
19    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL 
20ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we express our 
21unwavering support for the name Starved Rock State Park, and 
 
 
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1we recognize its importance to the local community and its 
2brand identity; and be it further
 
3    RESOLVED, That we acknowledge the concerns raised by 
4residents and local businesses regarding the potential 
5renaming of Starved Rock State Park, and we pledge to advocate 
6for the preservation of the park's historic name; and be it 
7further
 
8    RESOLVED, That we encourage open dialogue and 
9collaboration with relevant stakeholders, including Tribal 
10Nations and Indigenous communities, to address concerns and 
11explore ways to honor the park's heritage while respecting 
12diverse perspectives; and be it further
 
13    RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be 
14delivered to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and 
15Governor JB Pritzker.