HR1950: HR1950 President Barack Obama; opening of the Obama Presidential Center; recognize

26 LC 112 4127 House Resolution 1950 By: Representatives Carter of the 93rd, Hugley of the 141st, Park of the 107th, Cannon of the 58th, Gilliard of the 162nd, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending former President Barack Obama on the opening of the Obama1 Presidential Center; and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States, has dedicated his life3 to public service, civic engagement, and the advancement of democratic ideals both within4 this nation and across the globe; and5 WHEREAS, born on August 4, 1961, in Honolulu, Hawaii, President Obama rose from6 humble beginnings to become a historic and transformational lea der, graduating from7 Columbia University and Harvard Law School, where he served as the first African8 American president of the Harvard Law Review; and9 WHEREAS, prior to his presidency, he served as a community organizer on the South Side10 of Chicago, a civil rights attorney, a constitutional law profe ssor, and a member of the11 Illinois State Senate and the United States Senate; and12 WHEREAS, during his presidency from 2009 to 2017, President Oba m a led the nation13 through one of the most challenging economic recoveries in modern history, expanded access14 H. R. 1950 - 1 - 26 LC 112 4127 to healthcare through the Affordable Care Act, strengthened int ernational alliances, and15 championed equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all Americans; and16 WHEREAS, President Obama made history as the first African American president of the17 United States, inspiring millions across generations and around the world to believe in the18 power of hope, unity, and civic responsibility; and19 WHEREAS, the opening of the Obama Presidential Center marks a significant and historic20 milestone, serving not only as a presidential library but also as a dynamic campus designed21 to inspire leadership, community engagement, and social impact for generations to come; and 22 WHEREAS, located in Jackson Park on the South Side of Chicago, the Obama Presidential23 Center will include a museum, library, public gathering spaces, and programming initiatives24 focused on developing the next generation of leaders and change-makers; and25 WHEREAS, through the work of the Obama Foundation, the center w ill foster global26 citizenship, civic innovation, and youth leadership, continuing President Obama's enduring27 commitment to empowering individuals and strengthening communities.28 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that29 the members of this body recognize and commend former President Barack Obama upon the30 grand opening of the Obama Presidential Center as well as extend best wishes for continued31 health and happiness.32 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized33 and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution avai lable for distribution to the34 public and the press.35 H. R. 1950 - 2 -