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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, March 20th has been designated as International 
3Francophonie Day to celebrate the diversity, richness, and 
4contributions of the French-speaking world; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Illinois is home to a vibrant and growing 
6population of French-speaking residents who contribute to the 
7social, cultural, and economic fabric of our state; and
 
8    WHEREAS, French is one of the official languages of 
9Illinois and has deep historical ties through both our 
10educational institutions and global diplomatic and business 
11relations; and
 
12    WHEREAS, The global Francophonie community includes over 
13300 million people across five continents who are united by a 
14shared commitment to cultural diversity, human rights, and the 
15promotion of peace; and
 
16    WHEREAS, The French language and culture have shaped 
17Illinois through literature, art, cuisine, architecture, and 
18historical connections that continue to enrich our 
19communities; and
 
20    WHEREAS, It is important to foster an inclusive 
 
 
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1environment where French-speaking individuals feel supported, 
2valued, and empowered in their personal, professional, and 
3educational pursuits and for Illinois employers to consider 
4hiring French-speaking individuals and provide support to help 
5them integrate effectively into the workforce; therefore, be 
6it
 
7    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL 
8ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we declare March 20, 
92025 as Francophonie Day in the State of Illinois; and be it 
10further
 
11    RESOLVED, That we encourage all Illinois citizens to 
12observe this day by reflecting on the contributions of the 
13Francophonie community and by continuing to support 
14initiatives that promote the French language and culture.