HJ0004 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Robert Ridgway was an internationally known scientist, explorer, ornithologist, naturalist, inventor, author, and artist; and

WHEREAS, Robert Ridgway served with the Smithsonian Institution for 62 years and was Zoologist for the USGS 40th Parallel Expedition and the Harriman Expedition in Alaska; and

WHEREAS, Robert Ridgway ranks with John James Audubon, Daniel Boone, Thomas Edison, the Wright Brothers, and John C. Fremont for his accomplishments and explorations for America and the world; and

WHEREAS, The Illinois State Historical Society and the Illinois Department of Transportation in 1967 erected a historical sign 1.5 miles east of the Fox River Bridge, along U.S. Route 50, to honor Robert Ridgway; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that the U.S. Route 50 Fox River Bridge, west of the City of Olney in Richland County, be designated the Robert Ridgway 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 copies of this resolution be delivered to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation; the Secretary of the Illinois Department of transportation; the mayor of the City of Olney; and the Richland County Board.