Congratulates Edward J. Moskal on being re-elected president of the Polish National Alliance.
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Congratulates Cedarhurst Center for the Arts on the occasion of its thirtieth anniversary.
Amends the Currency Exchange Act. Provides that community currency exchanges may meet their bonding requirements by means of a blanket bond that covers currency exchanges that are members of a statewide association. Requires the bond to be in a principal amount of $2,000,000. Effective immediately.
Amends the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law in the Property Tax Code. In each of the definitions of "aggregate extension" excludes extensions made to fund the district's expenses to provide joint recreational programs for the handicapped under the Park District Code and the Illinois Municipal Code. Effective immediately.
Congratulates James E. Sachay of Chicago on being the recipient of the O'Hare Wings of Vision Award.
Mourns the death of Dorothy M. Strzelecki of Niles.
Congratulates Lieutenant Joseph Florest on his retirement from the Village of Niles Fire Department after more than 36 years of service.
Amends the State Finance Act. Provides that, on March 31, 2003 or as soon as practicable thereafter, the amount of $300,000 shall be transferred from the Statistical Services Revolving Fund to the Illinois Military Family Relief Fund. Provides that, beginning on July 1, 2004, on the last day of each month, an amount equal to 50% of that day's beginning balance in the Illinois Military Family Relief Fund shall be transferred from the Illinois Military Family Relief Fund to the Statistical Services Revolving Fund. Provides that these transfers shall continue until the cumulative total of transfers executed from the Illinois Military Family Relief Fund to the Statistical Services Revolving Fund equals $300,000. Effective immediately.
Amends the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Authorizes certain persons to purchase up to 2 years of service credit for certain military service not following employment. Requires payment of an amount representing both employee contributions and the employer's normal cost, plus interest. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately.
Congratulates Italian Consul General Enrico Granara on his retirement from his position after many years of dedicated service.