HJ0022 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Throughout history brave Americans have shed their blood during wars and conflicts to preserve, protect, and defend the foundation of the principles of democracy and freedom; and

WHEREAS, Many of those that have served have been the brave men and women of the State of Illinois; and

WHEREAS, In every military conflict and national time of need since 1818, the brave men and women of the State of Illinois have risen to the cause of defending democracy; and

WHEREAS, These brave men and women often left behind family, friends, farms, and businesses, and many of them were never to return, making the ultimate sacrifice for their country; and

WHEREAS, With the signing of the Armistice ending the "War to End All Wars", WWI, on November 11, 1918, the veterans of Illinois were given a holiday of solemn remembrance and thanks from their countrymen, which later came to be known as Veterans Day; and

WHEREAS, The people of the great State of Illinois wish to thank those numerous veterans for their sacrifices and service; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that U.S. Business Route 51 traversing through Decatur, Illinois is designated as Veterans Parkway, in honor of the veterans of the State of Illinois; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Illinois Department of Transportation is requested to erect appropriate plaques along this route in recognition of Veterans Parkway; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be delivered to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Illinois Secretary of Transportation.