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SR 814

RACE AMITY DAY

104th Regular Session Introduced by Rachel Ventura

Declares June 14, 2026 as Race Amity Day in Illinois to promote reflection on diversity and unity and invite nationwide participation.

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Bill Summary · SR 814

Summary of SR0814 (Session 104th, Illinois) – Race Amity Day

Purpose and intent

  • Declares June 14, 2026 as “Race Amity Day” in the State of Illinois.
  • Encourages reflection on the diversity of the nation and the beauty and richness of its people.
  • Promotes a spirit of amity—friendly, respectful, and civil relations—among Illinois residents and invites broader national participation in the same observance.

Key provisions and changes

  • Formal declaration by the Illinois Senate that June 14, 2026 shall be designated as Race Amity Day within the state.
  • Invitation to communities nationwide to join Illinois in recognizing Race Amity Day and engaging in introspection and reflection on the nation’s diversity and unity.
  • Reference to the historical context of race amity, including the 1921 Washington, D.C. convention for amity between the races and the national motto E Pluribus Unum (“Out of many, one”).

Who or what would be affected

  • Illinois residents and communities: Encouraged to observe and recognize Race Amity Day.
  • State branding and messaging: Adds an officially recognized observance to state reflections on race, diversity, and unity.
  • Nationwide communities: The resolution extends an invitation to participate in Race Amity Day, signaling a shared, cross-state interpretive observance.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • The resolution designates the date for Race Amity Day: June 14, 2026.
  • Status and action history indicate standard legislative steps for a Senate resolution, including assignment to the Human Rights committee and subsequent consideration, with formal adoption noted on May 29, 2026.
  • Co-sponsor: Rep. Rachel Ventura (as a sponsor across chambers or as a named supporter in the SQ; listed as co-sponsor in the bill text).

Additional context

  • Draws on the National Center for Race Amity’s Towards E Pluribus Unum Initiative, aligning Illinois with a broader national observance encouraging dialogue, mutual respect, and cohesion across racial and ethnic lines.
  • Emphasizes shared community values such as friendship, civility, respect, and kindness as foundational to Illinois’ social fabric.

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

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