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This resolution commends the Wheaton Field of Honor, an annual event held in Wheaton, Illinois, that honors members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans, first responders, and community defenders. The event, which takes place from June 28 to July 4, 2025, involves planting 2,000 United States flags at Seven Gables Park, symbolizing the discipline and service of those who protect the community. Each flag is dedicated to an individual service member or first responder, and the week-long observance includes various patriotic activities such as performances by vocalists, bagpipers, drummers, Honor Guards, and flyovers. The resolution specifically highlights the participation of Sergeant Allen James Lynch, a Medal of Honor recipient from the Vietnam War, who will be the keynote speaker in 2025. The Illinois House of Representatives calls upon the people of Illinois to join in respecting and remembering the service of these heroes, and plans to present copies of the resolution to Sergeant Lynch and the Wheaton Field of Honor Project Chair Rudy Keller as a symbol of esteem and respect.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=380&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HR&SessionID=114&GA=104