Illinois HR 394: FRENCH HERITAGE MONTH/DAY

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HR0394LRB104 13936 ECR 26849 r

1HOUSE RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, The Month of Francophonie, known as Le Mois de la 

3Francophonie, is observed throughout the month of March to 

4celebrate the diversity, vitality, and shared values of the 

5global Francophone community; and

6 WHEREAS, The International Francophonie Day, known as 

7Journee Internationale de la Francophonie, is celebrated by 

8the International Organization of La Francophonie and across 

9the globe annually on March 20 to recognize the 369 million 

10French speakers worldwide and to honor the cultural, 

11linguistic, and historic contributions of French-speaking 

12peoples; and

13 WHEREAS, The State of Illinois is home to a rich and 

14lasting French heritage rooted in its early exploration, 

15settlement, and trade by French colonists in the 17th and 18th 

16centuries, with historical ties still visible in towns, 

17traditions, and in the names of places across the State; and

18 WHEREAS, Illinois is a proud member of the French Heritage 

19Corridor, a multistate and binational cultural initiative 

20dedicated to highlighting and preserving the historic presence 

21and legacy of French explorers, traders, and settlers along 

22the Mississippi River and beyond; and

HR0394- 2 -LRB104 13936 ECR 26849 r

1 WHEREAS, Communities across Illinois, including those in 

2Cook County, Lake County, Kankakee County, Tazewell County, 

3and Randolph County, continue to reflect and honor the State's 

4French and Francophone influence through cultural 

5institutions, historic sites, education, and public events; 

6and

7 WHEREAS, The continued recognition of Francophone culture 

8enhances the State's commitment to multiculturalism, 

9education, and international