SJ0023 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, It is highly fitting that the Illinois General Assembly pays honor and respect to truly great individuals; and

WHEREAS, Dennis M. Neary was born to Edwin and Marilyn Neary of Morris on July 11, 1950; he attended Morris schools and Joliet Junior College; and

WHEREAS, Dennis M. Neary began his career in law enforcement with the Grundy County Sheriff's Department; and

WHEREAS, Dennis M. Neary was hired as a police officer in Coal City on October 23, 1972 and went on to serve as Chief of Police in Coal City for 30 years; and

WHEREAS, Dennis M. Neary also served 35 years with the Coal City Volunteer Fire Department, many of those years as Captain; he was also an EMT for six years; and

WHEREAS, Dennis M. Neary received the Coal City Community Service Award in 2002; and

WHEREAS, Dennis M. Neary passed away on October 2, 2016, leaving behind his wife of 43 years, Cathy, two sons, and three grandchildren; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING HEREIN, that we designate Route 113 from Carbon Hill Road to Virginia Street in Coal City as the "Dennis M. Neary Memorial Highway"; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Illinois Department of Transportation is requested to erect at suitable locations, consistent with State and federal regulations, appropriate plaques or signs giving notice of the name the "Dennis M. Neary Memorial Highway"; and be it further

RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be presented to the family of Dennis M. Neary, Coal City Village President Terry Halliday, and the Secretary of the Department of Transportation.