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This resolution declares April 2025 as Assyrian American Heritage Month in Illinois, recognizing the significant history and contributions of the Assyrian people, who are an indigenous Semitic community originally from Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq, Syria, Turkey, and Iran). The resolution highlights the Assyrian community's resilience in the face of historical persecution, including the Assyrian Genocide of 1915 and the Semele Massacre of 1933, and acknowledges their substantial presence in the United States, with nearly 100,000 residents in Illinois. It celebrates the Assyrian community's contributions to various fields such as arts, business, medicine, and public service, and specifically recognizes the Assyrian New Year (Akitu) on April 1, which symbolizes rebirth and renewal. The resolution also notes the upcoming Assyrian New Year 6775 parade in Chicago and aims to honor the Assyrian American community by presenting a copy of the resolution to the Assyrian American National Federation as a gesture of respect and recognition.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=234&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HR&SessionID=114&GA=104