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  <canonical_name>GA96SR80</canonical_name>
  <ga>96</ga>
  <type>SR</type>
  <number>80</number>
  <short_description>RECOGNIZE CITIZENS 50+</short_description>
  <synopsis_as_introduced>Encourages all citizens of the State of Illinois to be cognizant of the wisdom, experience, and talents of persons 50 years of age and older; to celebrate their lifetime achievements and continued contributions to the economic vitality and cultural heritage of Illinois; and to establish public and private partnerships that will promote opportunities for civic engagement for persons 50 years of age and older in the areas of lifelong learning, employment, and volunteer community service, in order to make Illinois a great place to grow old.</synopsis_as_introduced>
  <ilga_url>http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=80&amp;GAID=10&amp;DocTypeID=SR&amp;LegId=42683&amp;SessionID=76&amp;GA=96</ilga_url>
  <actions>
    <action>
      <action_date>2009-04-16 00:00:00</action_date>
      <chamber>Senate</chamber>
      <description>Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Bill Brady</description>
      <is_major_action>0</is_major_action>
      <order_number>10</order_number>
      <committee_canonical_name></committee_canonical_name>
    </action>
    <action>
      <action_date>2009-04-29 00:00:00</action_date>
      <chamber>Senate</chamber>
      <description>Resolution Adopted; 056-000-000</description>
      <is_major_action>1</is_major_action>
      <order_number>11</order_number>
      <committee_canonical_name></committee_canonical_name>
    </action>
    <action>
      <action_date>2009-03-11 00:00:00</action_date>
      <chamber>Senate</chamber>
      <description>Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Christine Radogno</description>
      <is_major_action>0</is_major_action>
      <order_number>8</order_number>
      <committee_canonical_name></committee_canonical_name>
    </action>
    <action>
      <action_date>2009-03-16 00:00:00</action_date>
      <chamber>Senate</chamber>
      <description>Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Frerichs</description>
      <is_major_action>0</is_major_action>
      <order_number>9</order_number>
      <committee_canonical_name></committee_canonical_name>
    </action>
    <action>
      <action_date>2009-02-27 00:00:00</action_date>
      <chamber>Senate</chamber>
      <description>Placed on Calendar Order of Secretary's Desk Resolutions March 4, 2009</description>
      <is_major_action>0</is_major_action>
      <order_number>7</order_number>
      <committee_canonical_name></committee_canonical_name>
    </action>
    <action>
      <action_date>2009-02-27 00:00:00</action_date>
      <chamber>Senate</chamber>
      <description>Be Adopted State Government and Veterans Affairs;  008-000-000</description>
      <is_major_action>0</is_major_action>
      <order_number>6</order_number>
      <committee_canonical_name>SGOA</committee_canonical_name>
    </action>
    <action>
      <action_date>2009-02-25 00:00:00</action_date>
      <chamber>Senate</chamber>
      <description>Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford</description>
      <is_major_action>0</is_major_action>
      <order_number>4</order_number>
      <committee_canonical_name></committee_canonical_name>
    </action>
    <action>
      <action_date>2009-02-26 00:00:00</action_date>
      <chamber>Senate</chamber>
      <description>Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Edward D. Maloney</description>
      <is_major_action>0</is_major_action>
      <order_number>5</order_number>
      <committee_canonical_name></committee_canonical_name>
    </action>
    <action>
      <action_date>2009-02-25 00:00:00</action_date>
      <chamber>Senate</chamber>
      <description>Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Iris Y. Martinez</description>
      <is_major_action>0</is_major_action>
      <order_number>3</order_number>
      <committee_canonical_name></committee_canonical_name>
    </action>
    <action>
      <action_date>2009-02-18 00:00:00</action_date>
      <chamber>Senate</chamber>
      <description>Assigned to State Government and Veterans Affairs</description>
      <is_major_action>0</is_major_action>
      <order_number>2</order_number>
      <committee_canonical_name>SGOA</committee_canonical_name>
    </action>
    <action>
      <action_date>2009-02-11 00:00:00</action_date>
      <chamber>Senate</chamber>
      <description>Referred to Assignments</description>
      <is_major_action>0</is_major_action>
      <order_number>1</order_number>
      <committee_canonical_name>SCOA</committee_canonical_name>
    </action>
    <action>
      <action_date>2009-02-11 00:00:00</action_date>
      <chamber>Senate</chamber>
      <description>Filed with Secretary</description>
      <is_major_action>0</is_major_action>
      <order_number>0</order_number>
      <committee_canonical_name></committee_canonical_name>
    </action>
  </actions>
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      <member_canonical_name>BillBrady</member_canonical_name>
      <chamber>Senate</chamber>
      <type>Co-Sponsor</type>
    </sponsor>
    <sponsor>
      <member_canonical_name>MichaelWFrerichs</member_canonical_name>
      <chamber>Senate</chamber>
      <type>Co-Sponsor</type>
    </sponsor>
    <sponsor>
      <member_canonical_name>ChristineRadogno</member_canonical_name>
      <chamber>Senate</chamber>
      <type>Co-Sponsor</type>
    </sponsor>
    <sponsor>
      <member_canonical_name>EdwardDMaloney</member_canonical_name>
      <chamber>Senate</chamber>
      <type>Co-Sponsor</type>
    </sponsor>
    <sponsor>
      <member_canonical_name>KimberlyALightford</member_canonical_name>
      <chamber>Senate</chamber>
      <type>Chief Co-Sponsor</type>
    </sponsor>
    <sponsor>
      <member_canonical_name>IrisYMartinez</member_canonical_name>
      <chamber>Senate</chamber>
      <type>Chief Co-Sponsor</type>
    </sponsor>
    <sponsor>
      <member_canonical_name>DeannaDemuzio</member_canonical_name>
      <chamber>Senate</chamber>
      <type>Chief Sponsor</type>
    </sponsor>
  </sponsors>
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