Illinois HR 603: FOOTWORK APPRECIATION MONTH

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HR0603LRB104 18063 RMO 31502 r

1HOUSE RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, Footwork is a dynamic, influential cultural art 

3form that was born in the neighborhoods of Illinois and shaped 

4by the creativity and resilience of Black youth on the South 

5and West Sides of Chicago; and

6 WHEREAS, This unique dance form, known for its fast-paced, 

7intricate foot movement and improvisational style, has grown 

8into a global artistic movement while remaining deeply 

9connected to its roots in the communities of Illinois; and

10 WHEREAS, Footwork has served as a powerful platform for 

11creative expression, youth empowerment, and community unity, 

12offering an outlet that fosters discipline, self-confidence, 

13and positive identity among young people; and

14 WHEREAS, For decades, footwork artists, musicians, and 

15educators across the State have contributed to its 

16preservation and growth through mentorship, workshops, 

17performances, and international collaborations; and

18 WHEREAS, The initiative to officially recognize and 

19celebrate this cultural legacy through Footwork Appreciation 

20Month is being led by the Creative Netwerk, the website 

21ChicagoFootwork.com, and community leader Jeremy Young, 

HR0603- 2 -LRB104 18063 RMO 31502 r

1entities that continue to elevate the voices of local artists 

2and advocate for greater support of homegrown cultural 

3traditions; and

4 WHEREAS, Honoring footwork on a statewide level affirms 

5the importance of community-based art, the enduring legacy of 

6Black cultural innovation in Illinois, and the role of 

7creative expression in strengthening civic life; therefore, be 

8it

9 RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE 

10HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE