96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2009 and 2010
HB4586


 
Introduced , by Rep. LaShawn K. Ford
 
SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
 		













5 ILCS 490/150 new










    Amends the State Commemorative Dates Act.  Designates each February 28th as a day for the commemoration of and reflection upon the contributions of African American slaves to Illinois and the United States.  Effective immediately.
















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HB4586

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    AN ACT concerning government.

 
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    Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
 
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represented in the General Assembly:


 
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    Section 5. The State Commemorative Dates Act is amended  by 
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adding Section 150 as follows:
 
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    (5 ILCS 490/150  new)
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    Sec. 150. Commemoration of contributions of African 
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American slaves. February 28 of each year is designated as a 
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day for the people of this State to commemorate and reflect 
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upon the contributions of African American slaves to Illinois 
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and to the United States.
 

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    Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon 
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becoming law.