Illinois State House District 17 issued the following announcement on April 7.
Dear Neighbor:
During these extraordinary times, this otherwise familiar greeting has taken on a new significance, and I want to reassure you that we are here to listen and provide support. Our office along with our incredible volunteers are busy making thousands of wellness calls each week. If you or anyone you know is in need of help, please let us know.
This month, many are preparing to celebrate the holidays of Easter, Passover and Ramadan, and we must find new ways to observe them so that we stay connected to our faith traditions without placing the health of our communities at risk by gathering in person. Celebrations will be different this year, and that’s okay. We will get through this.
My family is planning a “Zoom Seder” and, while we will all miss being physically present with all our friends and loved ones, this is absolutely necessary to ensure that we can return to life as normal sooner rather than later.
If we choose to ignore the advice of our healthcare professionals and congregate because it’s warm outside or because it’s a holiday, it will set our state back.
Be Mindful. Stay Home. Stay Strong.
We will get through this TOGETHER! #AllinIllinois
Warm Wishes,
Jennifer
Original source can be found here.
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