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HR 82

CONGRATS-JACKSONVILLE

104th Regular Session Introduced by C.D. Davidsmeyer

Illinois legislature congratulates Jacksonville High School girls' basketball team for winning the Class 2A state championship through ceremonial resolution.

Resolution Adopted
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Bill Summary · HR 82

Legislative bill overview

HR 82 is a resolution congratulating the Jacksonville High School girls' basketball team on winning the Illinois Class 2A state championship. This is a commemorative measure recognizing the athletic achievement of a local school's sports program.

Why is this important

While ceremonial in nature, such resolutions serve to publicly acknowledge and celebrate community achievements, which can boost local pride and recognize the dedication of student athletes and coaches. These measures are a standard legislative practice for honoring significant accomplishments by constituents within a representative's district.

Potential points of contention

  • Legislative efficiency: Critics argue that legislative time spent on ceremonial resolutions diverts attention from substantive policy matters, though such resolutions typically consume minimal floor time
  • Selectivity concerns: Questions about why certain athletic teams receive recognition while others do not, and whether this reflects fair representation of all district achievements
  • Precedent and workload: If all notable local accomplishments received legislative recognition, the volume could become unwieldy

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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