119-hres207

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 207 Introduced in House

    (IH) ]

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119th CONGRESS
 1st Session
H. RES. 207

Recognizing and commemorating the contributions of contemporary Latinas 
 in the State of Illinois.

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 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

 March 10, 2025

Mrs. Ramirez submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
 the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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 RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commemorating the contributions of contemporary Latinas 
 in the State of Illinois.

Whereas the United States commemorates National Women's History Month every 
 March to recognize and honor the contributions of women throughout the 
 history of the United States and the women making history now;
Whereas Latinas contribute to the cultural, economic, and political power of the 
 United States;
Whereas there are approximately 32,244,214 Latinas living in the United States, 
 and 1,165,312 Latinas live in the State of Illinois;
Whereas Latinas continue to be greatly underrepresented in elected office;
Whereas Latinas represent 9.6 percent of the United States population but only 
 2.6 percent of elected officeholders in State and 3.6 percent in Federal 
 offices across the country;
Whereas the State of Illinois is a model for supporting and electing Latinas;
Whereas the State of Illinois has significantly increased the representation of 
 Latinas at all levels of government, including electing the diverse and 
 powerful Latinas of Illinois' Third Congressional District, such as--

    (1) Village of Franklin Park Clerk, April Arellano;

    (2) Village of Addison Trustee, Maria Reyes;

    (3) Bensenville Village Trustee, Rosa Carmona;

    (4) Hanover Township Trustee, Denise Noyola;

    (5) Council Member for the City of Elgin, Rosamaria Martinez;

    (6) Alderperson Ruth Cruz;

    (7) Alderperson Jessie Fuentes;

    (8) Alderperson Rossana Rodriguez-Sanchez;

    (9) Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Board 
Commissioner Eira L. Corral Sepulveda;

    (10) State Representative Eva Dina Delgado;

    (11) State Representative Lilian Jimenez;

    (12) State Representative Norma Hernandez;

    (13) State Senator Karina Villa;

    (14) State Senator Graciela Guzman; and

    (15) State Senator Cristina Castro;

Whereas many of the Latinas elected to their positions are the first Latinas in 
 their roles or the first Latinas to serve in their communities;
Whereas the work of Latinas at all levels of government in the State of Illinois 
 has resulted in the codification of women's rights and the expansion of 
 health care for undocumented people;
Whereas the grassroots, organizing, and political participation of Latinas 
 resulted in the election of the first Latina from the Midwest to 
 Congress;
Whereas the voices, lived experiences, and contributions of Latinas in the State 
 of Illinois continue to have long-lasting, positive impacts for the 
 communities that they serve;
Whereas Latinas representing Latinas is necessary to build a multicultural, 
 multigenerational movement that acknowledges the shared humanity of 
 others;
Whereas significant progress has been made to increase the representation of 
 Latinas in all decision-making spaces; and
Whereas there is still work that needs to be done until Latinas achieve 
 equitable representation in all sectors, industries, and leadership 
 roles: Now, therefore, be it
 Resolved, That the House of Representatives--

    (1) celebrates the impact and contributions of contemporary 
 Latinas in the State of Illinois;

    (2) acknowledges the value of Latinas and the essential 
 role they play in this Nation's multicultural, 
 multigenerational democracy; and

    (3) recognizes the importance of accurate and timely data 
 on Latinas living in the United States and the role that the 
 United States Census Bureau plays in delivering data that 
 impacts the political and economic power and influence of 
 Latinas.
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