HJ0001 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois General Assembly wish to honor those who have served our country with distinction and valor in the armed forces; and

WHEREAS, The State of Illinois and the State of Missouri have made plans to construct an additional bridge at a date yet to be determined on I-70 crossing the Mississippi River; this bridge will relieve traffic congestion between the State of Illinois and the State of Missouri; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that the I-70 Mississippi River Bridge connecting Illinois to Missouri to be constructed at a later date be designated, upon approval of the Illinois and Missouri State legislatures, the Veterans Memorial Bridge; 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; and be it further

RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be delivered to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation; the Secretary of the Illinois Department of Transportation; and the Secretary of the Missouri Department of Transportation.