HJ0047 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE 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, Their sacrifice and service is a reminder that freedom is not free, but comes at a cost; and

WHEREAS, We should always remember the men and women who helped preserve the freedoms that we all enjoy; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that we designate the overpass in Crainville along Wolf Creek Road over Illinois Route 13 as the "Veterans Memorial Overpass"; 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 "Veterans Memorial Overpass"; and be it further

RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be presented to Crainville Mayor Ron Mitchell and the Secretary of the Illinois Department of Transportation.