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This resolution declares January 16, 2025, as Religious Freedom Day in the State of Illinois, drawing upon the historical significance of the date when the Virginia Statute on Religious Freedom was passed in 1786. The resolution highlights the importance of religious liberty as a fundamental American right protected by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which allows individuals to worship as they choose without discrimination or government-mandated financial support for religious institutions. By commemorating this day, the resolution aims to encourage Illinois citizens to reflect on the state's and nation's proud tradition of religious freedom and to preserve this critical civil right for future generations. The resolution also notes that the President of the United States annually declares January 16th as Religious Freedom Day and calls upon Americans to observe the day through appropriate events and activities in homes, schools, and places of worship, emphasizing the ongoing importance of protecting religious liberty in American society.

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