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HR 953

CONGRATS-ROCKFORD/FERENTINO

104th Regular Session Introduced by Dave Vella

Acknowledges and commemorates 20 years of Rockford, IL and Ferentino, Italy sister city ties, highlighting cross-cultural links and ongoing collaborative efforts.

Resolution Adopted
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Bill Summary · HR 953

Summary of HR0953 (104th General Assembly, Illinois)

Purpose

  • Proclaims and commemorates the 20th anniversary of the sister city partnership between Rockford, Illinois and Ferentino, Italy.
  • Recognizes the long-standing cultural, social, and economic ties between the Rockford community and Ferentino-descended residents.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Expressions of congratulations and recognition from the Illinois House of Representatives to:
    • The citizens of Rockford and Ferentino on the 20-year sister city milestone.
    • The thousands of Ferentino-descended residents and their contributions to Rockford.
  • Acknowledgment of historical ties dating back to the late 1800s, including immigrant settlement, the Saint Ambrogio Martyr Mutual Benefit Society (Saint Ambrogio Society, founded in 1918 by Ferentino immigrants), and ongoing cultural exchanges.
  • Commendation of organizations and individuals involved in sustaining the partnership, notably:
    • Rockford Italian Sister Cities Association (RISCA)
    • Saint Ambrogio Society and other Italian social clubs
    • Various local and international organizations, businesses, and elected officials that support the sister city relationship
  • Authorization to distribute copies of the resolution to:
    • The cities of Rockford and Ferentino
    • Representatives of RISCA

Who Is Affected

  • Directly affects:
    • The cities of Rockford, Illinois, and Ferentino, Italy
    • RISCA (Rockford Italian Sister Cities Alliance) and related Italian-American community organizations
    • Local officials and participants involved in the sister city activities and commemorative events
  • Indirectly acknowledges the broader Rockford Italian-American community with roots in Ferentino

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • The resolution was filed with the Clerk by Rep. Dave Vella.
  • On May 29–30, 2026, the resolution advanced to and was adopted by the Illinois House:
    • May 29: Filed
    • May 30: Placed on Calendar Agreed Resolutions
    • May 30: Resolution Adopted

Impact

  • Serves as official symbolic recognition of cross-cultural ties and historical ties between Rockford and Ferentino.
  • May bolster community pride, cultural exchange activities, and ongoing diplomacy between the two sister cities.
  • Provides formal acknowledgment that can be used by RISCA and participating organizations in outreach and commemorative programming.

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

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