According to the rest of the world, Pluto remains a dwarf planet.
Pluto was discovered by a Streator, Ill. astronomer in 1930. Pluto Day celebrates the planet, as well as Dr. Clyde Tombaugh, on March 13.
The resolution is posted online: ilga.gov
Happy Pluto Day, Illinois!
The Illinois State Senate adopted a resolution on February 26 to return Pluto to its planet status. The legislature voted Pluto was 'unfairly downgraded' to dwarf planet status in 2006.
