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Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy), with Sen. Ann Gillespie (D-Arlington Heights) have sponsored a resolution to make June 12 Women's Veterans Day.
"Women have officially been part of the U.S. Armed Forces since the Army Nurse Corps in 1901, but have also served our nation's military in so many other capacities. House Joint Resolution 64 notes women serving while disguised as male soldiers during the American Revolution and Civil War, as nurses in World War I, and as combat helicopter pilots in Afghanistan," Tracy said. "It's truly fitting that we honor women's wide-ranging contributions to military history."
House Joint Resolution 0064 was adopted in both houses on April 9. This resolution declares June 12 as Women's Veterans Day in Illinois.
The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs' Women's Veterans program provides support, resources, and community for the female veterans of Illinois.
"Women have sacrificed much for our nation while serving at home and abroad," Gillespie said. "We are grateful for their service and honor the contributions of the over two million women veterans who have served our country."
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