Political Quotes

“I would like to honor the United Service Organizations, USO, and especially the USO of Illinois, as they celebrate their 75th anniversary of keeping servicemembers connected to their family, home, and country throughout their service to the Nation. Since 1941, the USO has been the Nation's leading organization to serve our military men and women and their families. The USO has continuously adapted to the needs of our servicemembers and their families as they have provided support from the moment servicemembers join the military, through their assignments and deployments, and when they transition back to their communities. USO centers are found throughout the world at airports and military installations, providing around-the-clock hospitality to service- members and their families. In addition to supporting servicemembers and their families at home, the USO has a tradition of bringing American entertainment and music to our troops overseas. The USO of Illinois touches the lives of over 330,000 Active-Duty, Guard, and Reserve military servicemembers and their families throughout the State.…”