SJ0038 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION

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 made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation; and

WHEREAS, Cpl. Tommy Neal Miller was born on July 19, 1949 and was a native of Bethalto in Madison County; and

WHEREAS, Cpl. Miller enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served during the Vietnam War; he began his tour of duty on June 10, 1968; his specialty was Mortarman, and he was attached to 3rd Marine Division, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, E Company; and

WHEREAS, Cpl. Miller was killed in action by hostile forces on February 25, 1969 in South Vietnam, Quang Tri province; and

WHEREAS, Cpl. Miller's commendations include the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Marine Corps Presidential Unit Citation, the Vietnam Gallantry Cross, the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, and the Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal; and

WHEREAS, Cpl. Miller is honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC; his name is inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 31w, Line 53; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING HEREIN, that we designate Illinois Route 140 as it travels through Meadowbrook as the "Cpl. Tommy N. Miller 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 "Cpl. Tommy N. Miller Memorial Highway"; and be it further

RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be presented to the family of Cpl. Miller and the Secretary of the Illinois Department of Transportation.