Illinois SR 424: YEAR OF GEN. JOHN A. LOGAN

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SR0424LRB104 15249 MST 28399 r

1SENATE RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, General John A. Logan, born in Jackson County on 

3February 9, 1826, rose to national prominence as a courageous 

4leader, serving with distinction as a major general in the 

5Union Army during the American Civil War, earning the respect 

6of his troops and fellow commanders for his courage, strategic 

7brilliance, and unwavering commitment to the preservation of 

8the United States; and

9 WHEREAS, Gen. Logan's early political career reflected the 

10divided sentiments of a nation in turmoil, yet his personal 

11journey stands as a testament to the power of growth and 

12conviction, transforming from a defender of slavery to a 

13passionate advocate for the Union and equal rights; and

14 WHEREAS, Gen. Logan's evolution was not merely political, 

15but deeply moral, embodied in his wartime leadership, post-war 

16advocacy for veterans, and commitment to civil liberties and 

17education as a U.S. senator from Illinois; and

18 WHEREAS, Gen. Logan's most enduring legacy as 

19commander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) is 

20the nationalization of Memorial Day through the issuance of 

21General Order No. 11 in 1868, establishing a national 

22tradition of honoring those who gave their lives in service to 

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1the country; and

2 WHEREAS, Gen. Logan's leadership, both on the battlefield 

3and in public service, exemplifies a lifelong commitment to 

4unity, justice, and national healing in the aftermath of the 

5Civil War, and his life story serves as a beacon of hope and a 

6powerful reminder that personal transformation can inspire 

7national progress; and

8 WHEREAS, The year 2026 marks the 200th ann