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HR0206LRB104 12756 MST 23912 r

1HOUSE RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 

3Representatives wish to congratulate United Congregations of 

4Metro-East for 25 years of dedicated service, advocacy, and 

5leadership in the pursuit of justice, equity, and community 

6empowerment; and

7 WHEREAS, United Congregations of Metro-East was 

8established in 2000 with six church members and has since 

9grown into a diverse, multicultural congregation that welcomes 

10individuals of all faiths, ethnic backgrounds, and economic 

11classes in southwestern Illinois; and

12 WHEREAS, UCM has been a steadfast advocate for social and 

13environmental justice, working to create equitable 

14opportunities and improve the quality of life for marginalized 

15communities; and

16 WHEREAS, UCM has played a pivotal role in advancing 

17legislative and policy initiatives, including:

18 (1) Supporting the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act 

19 (CEJA), signed into law by Governor J.B. Pritzker in 

20 September 2021, which sets a path to 100 percent 

21 carbon-free energy by 2045 and prioritizes equity and 

22 workforce development;

HR0206- 2 -LRB104 12756 MST 23912 r

1 (2) Advocating for Debt Free Justice, the only 

2 national campaign dedicated to eliminating fees and fines 

3 in the juvenile justice system;

4 (3) Championing the Pre-Trial Fairness Act, making 

5 Illinois the first state to eliminate cash bail and 

6 ensuring a fairer justice system; and

7 (4) Supporting the establishment of the Madison County 

8 Mental Health Court, providing critical resources for 

9 individuals in need of mental health interventions; and

10 WHEREAS, UCM has made significant contributions to 

11environmental justice, including