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              ILLINOIS REGISTER 4266
09
PROCLAMATIONS
2009-29
Specialist Christopher P. Sweet
WHEREAS, on Friday, February 6, Specialist Christopher P. Sweet from Springfield died at
age 28 of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident in Kirkush, Iraq,
where Specialist Sweet was serving in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom; and
WHEREAS, Specialist Sweet was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd
Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 172nd Infantry Brigade, V Corps, based in
Grafenwoehr, Germany; and
WHEREAS, during the course of his service, Specialist Sweet was awarded the Army
Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal,
National Defense Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign
Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon
and Overseas Service Ribbon; and
WHEREAS, a funeral will be held on Thursday, February 19 for Specialist Sweet, who is
survived by his parents Peter and Christina Sweet, and a brother Kyle:
THEREFORE, I, Pat Quinn, Governor of the State of Illinois, do hereby order all State facilities
to fly their flags at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on February 19, 2009 in honor and
remembrance of Specialist Sweet, whose selfless service and sacrifice is an inspiration.
Issued by the Governor February 19, 2009
Filed by the Secretary of State March 2, 2009.
2009-30
Hispanic Day at the Auto Show
WHEREAS, the Chicago Auto Show is one of our state's great traditions, and one of the most
highly anticipated events for countless fans and auto enthusiasts; and
WHEREAS, the automobile industry is an essential part of our economy. Not only do we have
assembly plants in Chicago, Belvidere and Bloomington-Normal, but we also
have a vibrant supplier community, as well as thousands of citizens in hundreds of
communities throughout our state who have invested their lives and careers in the
auto industry; and
WHEREAS, there are currently more than 44 million Hispanics living in the United States,
making the Hispanic population the largest minority group in the U.S., and their