Illinois SR 728: CONGRATS-AQSA SCHOOL

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SR0728LRB104 21471 LAW 36683 r

1SENATE RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate wish to 

3congratulate Aqsa School on the occasion of its 40th 

4anniversary, which is to be celebrated on April 18, 2026; and

5 WHEREAS, Founded in 1986, Aqsa School holds the 

6distinguished honor of being the first full-time Islamic 

7school established in the State of Illinois and the first 

8all-girls Islamic school in North America for grades 6 through 

912; and

10 WHEREAS, Located in Bridgeview, Aqsa School has served 

11generations of students with a mission to empower young women 

12and youth to excel academically while growing socially and 

13spiritually; and

14 WHEREAS, For the past four decades, Aqsa School has been a 

15pioneering institution within Illinois' educational landscape 

16and a cornerstone of the State's Muslim community; and

17 WHEREAS, Aqsa School has consistently demonstrated 

18excellence and innovation, including becoming the first 

19Islamic school to win an Illinois High School Association 

20(IHSA) regional championship and earning recognition for its 

21educators through the Golden Apple Foundation's prestigious 

SR0728- 2 -LRB104 21471 LAW 36683 r

1Golden Apple Awards; and

2 WHEREAS, Aqsa School has achieved a Platinum distinction 

3on the College Board's AP School Honor Roll, reflecting its 

4strong academic performance and commitment to preparing 

5students for higher education and lifelong success; and

6 WHEREAS, Aqsa School graduates have proceeded to attend 

7some of the nation's top colleges and universities and have 

8contributed meaningfully to communities across the State of 

9Illinois and beyond; and

10 WHEREAS, Aqsa School's continued success stands as a 

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