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HOUSE RESOLUTION


 
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    WHEREAS, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the founder of the Turkish 
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Republic, dedicated the date of April 23 to the children of his 
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country to emphasize that the children were the future of the 
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new nation; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Since 1935, Children's Day has been celebrated on 
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April 23 in Turkey so that the children would cherish the 
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independence and freedom obtained since the Turkish 
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Independence War in 1920; and

 
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    WHEREAS, On April 23 of every year, children from around 
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the world travel to Turkey and are hosted by Turkish families 
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to participate in "Sovereignty and Children's Day", where the 
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children create lifelong friendships, learn foreign traditions 
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and customs, and attend the Grand National Assembly, where 
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children pledge their commitment to international peace and 
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brotherhood; and

 
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    WHEREAS, The State of Illinois, in partnership with Consul 
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General Ugur Kenan Ipek of Turkey, recognizes the importance of 
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children as our future leaders and encourages the uniting of 
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all citizens to promote a safe and healthy environment for our 
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children; therefore, be it

 
 


 






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    RESOLVED, BY THE  HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 
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NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we 
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designate April 23, 2009 as Children's Day in the State of 
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Illinois; and be it further

 
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    RESOLVED, That we encourage our communities to come 
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together to participate in giving faith, hope, love and 
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commitment to the children of this State and around the world.