SJ0034 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, It is appropriate for us to remember the many sacrifices and contributions to the cause of freedom made by the outstanding men and women who served in the Vietnam War; and

WHEREAS, United States Marine Corps Lance Corporal Larry D. Claybrook was born on April 21, 1944 in Hillsboro; he was the son of the late Frank and Sarah Lucille (Hayes) Claybrook, the brother of Shiela Marie, Rita Evaughn, Paulette Janice, Teresa Joyce, Michael Allen, Bille May Wideman, Mary Alice (Norman Lee), Frank Joseph Claybrook, Beatrice McQuary, Terry Lee, and Patricia Ann; and

WHEREAS, Lance Corporal Larry D. Claybrook was a member of the St. James Baptist Church in Hillsboro; he was a lifelong resident of Hillsboro and attended Hillsboro High School; and

WHEREAS, Lance Corporal Larry D. Claybrook was a member of the United States Marine Corps for a year, serving in the 1st Battalion, 4th Marines in Vietnam; and

WHEREAS, Lance Corporal Larry D. Claybrook gave his life defending America's freedom on January 27, 1967 from injuries sustained in a landmine explosion while on patrol duty in South Vietnam; and

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois General Assembly would like to dedicate Illinois Route 16 from its junction with Illinois Route 127 at School Street to its junction with Illinois Route 185 in Hillsboro in honor of the sacrifice of Lance Corporal Larry D. Claybrook and all Vietnam veterans; and

WHEREAS, It is highly fitting that the Illinois General Assembly pays honor and respect to the truly great individuals who have served our country and, in doing so, have gone above and beyond the call of duty to take part in truly heroic tasks; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING HEREIN, that we designate the portion of Illinois Route 16 from its junction with Illinois Route 127 at School Street to its junction with Illinois Route 185 in Hillsboro as the Marine Lance Corporal Larry D. Claybrook 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 of the Marine Lance Corporal Larry D. Claybrook Memorial Highway; and be it further

RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be presented the family of Lance Corporal Larry D. Claybrook, the Secretary of the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Montgomery County Veterans Assistance Commission, and the City of Hillsboro.