HR 891

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		HR0891		LRB104 21840 ECR 37627 r
1		HOUSE RESOLUTION
2		    WHEREAS, The International Council of Museums (ICOM)
3		established International Museum Day in 1977 to increase
4		public awareness of the vital role museums play in the
5		development of society; and
6		    WHEREAS, Museums are incomparable places of discovery that
7		teach us about our past and open our minds to new ideas,
8		serving as essential pillars in building a better future; and
9		    WHEREAS, Museums worldwide will celebrate International
10		Museum Day on May 18, 2026 under the theme "Museums Uniting a
11		Divided World", highlighting the potential of these
12		institutions to act as bridges across cultural, social, and
13		geopolitical divides; and
14		    WHEREAS, Museums serve as trusted public spaces where
15		people encounter diverse stories and objects, fostering
16		dialogue, understanding, inclusion, and peace in times of
17		social fragmentation and polarization; and
18		    WHEREAS, Illinois is home to a vast array of world-class
19		museums that safeguard our heritage and memory, offering
20		learning and reflection while providing welcoming spaces where
21		diverse voices can be heard; and
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1		    WHEREAS, These institutions contribute to the
2		democratization of knowledge and serve as guardians of
3		humanity's treasures for future generations while adapting to
4		modern social, economic, and ecological challenges; and
5		    WHEREAS, The year 2026 marks the 80th anniversary of the
6		International Council of Museums, celebrating eight decades of
7		commitment to a world where natural and cultural heritage is
8		universally valued; and
9		    WHEREAS, International Museum Day has grown into a global
10		phenomenon, with previous years seeing participation from over
11		37,000 museums across 158 countries, reaching hundreds of
12		millions of people through both in-person and digital
13		engagement; therefore, be it
14		    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
15		HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
16		we declare May 18, 2026 as Museum Day in the State of Illinois
17		in recognition of the profound impact museums have on our
18		communities and their power to transform the world around us;
19		and be it further
20		    RESOLVED, That we encourage all citizens of Illinois to
21		visit our State's museums, participate in their programming,
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1		and support their mission of fostering a more connected and
2		understanding society.