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Full Text of HJR0119  95th General Assembly

HJ0119 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY


 


 
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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3 Representatives and Illinois Senate wish to express their
4 sincere condolences to the family and friends of United States
5 Marine Corps veteran, Will County board member, and Fire Chief
6 Kerry R. Sheridan, who was taken suddenly on Tuesday, February
7 12, 2008 at age 75 years; and
 
8     WHEREAS, In honor of Kerry R. Sheridan and his dedication
9 to his work and country, his service as Fire Chief for 50
10 years, his 25 years with the Will County Board, his service in
11 the United States Marine Corps, and his leadership in founding
12 the Volunteer Fire District in Troy Township, the Illinois
13 House of Representatives and Senate wish to rename a section of
14 highway in Sheridan's name; and
 
15     WHEREAS, A portion of Illinois Route 59 passes through the
16 Village of Shorewood; therefore, be it
 
17     RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
18 NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE
19 SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that the segment of Illinois Route 59
20 within the corporate limits of the municipality of Shorewood be
21 designated as the Kerry R. Sheridan Highway in honor of this
22 great man; and be it further
 

 

 

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1     RESOLVED, That the Illinois Department of Transportation
2 be requested to erect at suitable locations, consistent with
3 State and federal regulations, appropriate plaques or signs
4 giving notice of the name; and be it further
 
5     RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be
6 delivered to Mr. Sheridan's wife of 52 years, Donna M.
7 Sheridan, and the Secretary of the Illinois Department of
8 Transportation.