Tim Ozinga

My recent resignation from the General Assembly has also been confused as a resignation from the Will County Republican Central Committee as chairman. I have not resigned as chair and intend to continue this important work with continued support of our local precinct committeepersons.

National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day honors the brave men and women who have endured captivity in war. These individuals have shown incredible bravery and perseverance during a time in which they lost their freedom and overcame incredible hardship.

It has been a privilege to serve the constituents of the 37th District. As of today, my service in the Illinois House will end. However, I will continue to dedicate my time and efforts to make Illinois a better place. I remain committed to advocating for the people of my district and moving the State of Illinois in the right direction.

Rep. Ozinga Announces Resignation Tim Ozinga | Illinois State Rep

National Library Week celebrates the importance of libraries across the country. Libraries offer more than books and are a great resource for research, technology, internet access, and more. Stop by your local library this week to celebrate!

On April 6th, 1891, Ellen Martin became the first woman to vote in the state of Illinois. Ellen demanded to cast her vote, citing that local law did not use the word ‘male’ but instead said all citizens ‘above the age of 21 years’ were eligible to vote.

Photo from the Lombard Historical Society

Background:https://app.chicagoelections.com/documents/general/First-Illinois-Woman-To-Vote.pdf

Gold Star Spouses Day honors the spouses of military members who died in service to our nation. Today we must remember the sacrifices made by the spouses and families who lost a loved one in the line of duty.

National Child Abuse Prevention Month is a time to bring awareness to this issue and to honor and uplift the survivors of child abuse and neglect. Knowing the signs, such as sudden changes in behavior and unexplained injuries, can be a powerful tool to combat child abuse.

For more information, including resources for victims, visit https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/family-resources-education/700childrens/2017/04/recognizing-signs-of-child-abuse-and-neglect.

National Public Health Week recognizes the importance of public health. This year’s theme, “Protecting, Connecting, and Thriving: We Are All Public Health,” reminds us that we are all responsible for improving public health in our communities

Today is the Sexual Assault Awareness Month Day of Action. Those who want to support this day of action are encouraged to wear teal to raise awareness and educate others about sexual assault.

For more information about sexual assault, including resources for survivors, visit https://www.rainn.org/resources.

Luke 24:2-3 - "And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they went in they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus."

Vietnam War Veterans Day pays tribute to the 2.7 million Americans who served in the Vietnam War. Thank you to all of the veterans of the Vietnam War for your bravery and sacrifice.

1 Peter 2:24 - "He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed."