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RESOLUTION
IN OPPOSITION OF CLOSING ILLINOIS SATE PARKS AND HISTORIC SITES WHEREAS, Illinois State Parks and Historical sites provide Recreation and education opportunities to residents of the State of Illinois
WHEREAS, Illinois State Parks and Historical sites are an internal part of our area’s economy, providing jobs and purchasing goods and services from numerous local businesses; and
WHEREAS, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and Governor Rod R. Blagojevich’s administration has announced THEIR intentions to close 11 State Parks and various Historic sites including the Hennepin Canal Parkway, which would result in the loss of recreation and education opportunities, and have a negative economic effect on the Municipalities and Counties near where the Parks and Historic sites are located.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of ____________ opposes the State of Illinois plan to close Illinois State Parks and Historic sites; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of _____________ calls on the Illinois General Assembly to pass legislation and adopt a budget that maintains the full operation of the Illinois State Parks and Historic sites.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be sent to Governor Blagojevich, and the Illinois General Assembly Leaders in the vicinity of these Illinois State Parks and Historic sites.
Date ________ Attest _____________ Official _____________ for ______
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