HJ0063 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HJ0063 LRB097 18215 GRL 63439 r

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The natural beauty of the State of Illinois accounts for much of the State's revenue and tourism from within the State and from other states as well; and

WHEREAS, The valley of the Rock River offers breathtaking sights and would undoubtedly benefit from projects to enhance its beauty and make the area more accessible to tourism; 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 That we direct the Illinois Department of Transportation, in consultation with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Henry County, Lee County, Ogle County, Rock Island County, Whiteside County, and Winnebago County, to study the creation of a trail to connect with the existing Hennepin Canal State Trail, and enhance the active recreational attractiveness profile of northwestern Illinois; and be it further

RESOLVED, That any such trail created in compliance with this Joint Resolution shall not include the condemnation of private property or any entry upon private property without the consent of the owner and that as much of the trail as possible shall be mapped out on existing public rights-of-way; and be it further

RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be delivered to the Secretary of the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Secretary of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, the Secretary of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, and the county boards of Henry County, Lee County, Ogle County, Rock Island County, Whiteside County, and Winnebago County.