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HOUSE RESOLUTION


 
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    WHEREAS, Illinois was the first State in the nation to 
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professionally recognize the practice of architecture with the 
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passage of the Illinois Architecture Practice Act of 1897; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Illinois architects have been leaders and 
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innovators influencing architecture across the nation and 
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around the world; and

 
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    WHEREAS, The American Institute of Architects was 
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organized on April 13th, 1857, and is now the nation's largest 
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and most influential association for architects and intern 
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architects; and

 
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    WHEREAS, The American Institute of Architects, in honor of 
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its sesquicentennial, has developed a Comprehensive Community 
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Service Program, Blueprint for America, that engages the 
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profession in service to communities across the nation, working 
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collaboratively with government officials and business 
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leaders, engaging citizens in dialogue, sharing basic 
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community design principles, identifying neighborhood 
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conditions in need of improvement, and, along the way, 
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demonstrating the visionary role of architects in creating a 
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better quality of life for all; and

 
 


 






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    WHEREAS,
The American Institute of Architects, Illinois 
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Council, will celebrate the past and design the future by 
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honoring 150 Great Places in Illinois that enrich the lives of 
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Illinois citizens and help create better communities;   
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therefore, be it

 

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    RESOLVED, BY THE  HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 
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NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that 
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the members of the Illinois House of Representatives do hereby 
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recognize and congratulate the American Institute of 
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Architects as it marks its 150th Anniversary; and be it further

 
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    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
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presented to the American Institute of Architects, Illinois 
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Council as a symbol of our respect.