HR1438 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, U.S. Route 62 is the only east-west U.S. route that connects Mexico and Canada; U.S. 62 runs from El Paso, Texas to Niagara Falls, New York within America's borders; and

WHEREAS, A national effort to dedicate U.S. 62 in its entirety as the "National Veterans Highway" has been undertaken by several veterans groups in numerous states along the route; the groups have experienced success in the designation of this route in other states; and

WHEREAS, U.S. 62 runs through the southern tip of Illinois, connecting Missouri to our west with Kentucky to our east; although Illinois has the shortest segment of U.S. 62 among the 10 states it touches, it is proper to dedicate this piece of the road to gain unanimity on the route; and

WHEREAS, In honor of the thousands of veterans who so nobly serve the United States, it is fitting to dedicate this significant route through the United States as the "National Veterans Highway" as a humble gesture of appreciation for their service; and

WHEREAS, Our servicemen and women continue to risk and sacrifice a great deal, both at home and abroad; this small act would show some part of Illinois' respect and appreciation for our veterans; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we designate the segment of U.S. 62 that touches the southern tip of our state as the "National Veterans Highway" and encourage the 9 other states along the route to adopt similar measures to show support for veterans groups and the men and women serving our country today; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Illinois Department of Transportation is requested to erect, consistent with State and federal regulations, signs displaying the ceremonial designation of U.S. 62 as the "National Veterans Highway"; and be it further

RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be delivered to the Secretary of the Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois chapters of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion, the American Veterans, the United Service Organizations, the Disabled American Veterans, the Korean War Veterans Association, the Paralyzed Veterans of America, and the Vietnam Veterans of America as a symbol of our esteem and respect.