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This resolution honors the lives lost to gun violence in Illinois and Chicago in 2024, specifically recognizing the 505 gun violence deaths in the Chicago area and the estimated 1,400 deaths statewide. The resolution acknowledges that gun violence disproportionately impacts economically disadvantaged and urban communities, and calls for a comprehensive approach to addressing its root causes, including poverty, limited mental health care, and systemic inequities. It names 505 individual victims by name, demonstrating the human toll of gun violence, and urges local, state, and federal governments to work collaboratively on violence prevention through targeted investments in education, job creation, mental health support, and community policing. The resolution reaffirms a commitment to expanding funding for violence prevention programs, prioritizing communities most affected by systemic inequities, and ensuring that future generations can grow up in a safe environment with opportunities to thrive. The document concludes by directing copies of the resolution to key leadership, including the Chicago Police Superintendent, Chicago Mayor, Illinois Governor, and Lieutenant Governor, signaling a formal call to action against gun violence.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=181&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HR&SessionID=114&GA=104