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RESOLUTION AGAIN ENCOURAGING THE ILLINOIS GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO CONVENE TO ADDRESS COVID-19
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WHEREAS, in late 2019, an outbreak of novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) occurred in China and quickly spread across the globe; and
WHEREAS, on March 9, 2020, the Governor of Illinois declared all counties in the State of Illinois as a disaster area pursuant to the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act (20 ILCS 3305); and
WHEREAS, the Governor has continued to declare all counties in the State of Illinois as disaster areas every 30 days since March 9th, up to and including October 16, 2020, such that the entire State has remained in a disaster footing for over seven continuous months; and
WHEREAS, between March 9, 2020, and October 27, 2020, the Governor of Illinois has issued 58 Executive Orders related to the COVID-19 outbreak, which contain numerous mandates purporting to protect the public health of Illinois residents, including making mask wearing mandatory, prohibiting gatherings, requiring social distancing, and various other provisions; and
WHEREAS, on October 27, 2020, the Governor issued Executive Order 62, which imposed strict measures on Suburban Cook County, including the prohibition of all indoor dining; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Orland Park cares deeply for the health and well-being of the residents of the Village and visitors to the Village; and
WHEREAS, since the beginning of this pandemic, the Village of Orland Park has been proactive in providing assistance to its residents, businesses and visitors; and
WHEREAS, the stress and economic harm caused by the stay-at-home orders also affect the physical and mental health of all residents, leading to increases in suicides, physical abuse, and addiction.
WHEREAS, the Village of Orland Park recognizes that public health adjustments such as social distancing may need implementation in order to keep the residents of the Village safe and healthy during these un...
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