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[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1099 Introduced in House (IH)]

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118th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1099

Recognizing and commemorating the contributions of contemporary Latinas 
                       in the State of Illinois.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             March 20, 2024

Mrs. Ramirez submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
             the Committee on Oversight and Accountability

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                               RESOLUTION

 
Recognizing and commemorating the contributions of contemporary Latinas 
                       in the State of Illinois.

Whereas the United States commemorates National Women's History Month every 
        March to recognize and honor the contributions of women throughout the 
        history of the United States and the women making history now;
Whereas Latinas contribute to the cultural, economic, and political power of the 
        United States;
Whereas there are approximately 30,000,000 Latinas living in the United States, 
        and 1,120,000 Latinas live in the State of Illinois;
Whereas Latinas continue to be greatly underrepresented in elected office;
Whereas Latinas represent 9.3 percent of the United States population but only 3 
        percent of elected officeholders in State and Federal offices across the 
        country;
Whereas the State of Illinois is a model for supporting and electing Latinas;
Whereas the State of Illinois has significantly increased the representation of 
        Latinas at all levels of government, including electing the diverse and 
        powerful Latinas of Illinois' Third Congressional District, such as--

    (1) Village of Franklin Park Clerk, April Arellano;

    (2) Village of Addison Trustee, Maria Reyes;

    (3) Bensenville Village Trustee, Rosa Carmona;

    (4) Hanover Township Trustee, Denise Noyola;

    (5) Council Member for the City of Elgin, Rosamaria Martinez;

    (6) Alderperson Ruth Cruz;

    (7) Alderperson Jessie Fuentes;

    (8) Alderperson Rossana Rodriguez-Sanchez;

    (9) Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Board 
Commissioner Eira L. Corral Sepulveda;

    (10) State Representative Eva Dina Delgado;

    (11) State Representative Lilian Jimenez;

    (12) State Representative Norma Hernandez;

    (13) State Senator Karina Villa; and

    (14) State Senator Cristina Castro;

Whereas many of the Latinas elected to their positions are the first Latinas in 
        their roles or the first Latinas to serve in their communities;
Whereas the work of Latinas at all levels of government in the State of Illinois 
        has resulted in the codification of women's rights and the expansion of 
        health care for undocumented people;
Whereas the grassroots, organizing, and political participation of Latinas 
        resulted in the election of the first Latina from the Midwest to 
        Congress;
Whereas the voices, lived experiences, and contributions of Latinas in the State 
        of Illinois continue to have long-lasting, positive impacts for the 
        communities that they serve;
Whereas Latinas representing Latinas is necessary to build a multicultural, 
        multigenerational movement that acknowledges the shared humanity of 
        others;
Whereas significant progress has been made to increase the representation of 
        Latinas in all decision-making spaces; and
Whereas there is still work that needs to be done until Latinas achieve 
        equitable representation in all sectors, industries, and leadership 
        roles: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) celebrates the impact and contributions of contemporary 
        Latinas in the State of Illinois;
            (2) acknowledges the value of Latinas and the essential 
        role they play in this Nation's multicultural, 
        multigenerational democracy; and
            (3) recognizes the importance of accurate and timely data 
        on Latinas living in the United States and the role that the 
        United States Census Bureau plays in delivering data that 
        impacts the political and economic power and influence of 
        Latinas.
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