SR0398 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, On December 17, 1968, Illinois State Police officer Floyd J. Farrar was assisting a motorist with a flat tire on Illinois Route 103 when he was struck by a second vehicle traveling in the opposite direction; the impact killed Trooper Farrar instantly; and

WHEREAS, Trooper Farrar served his country with pride and distinction in the United States military during World War II; he began his career with the Illinois State Police on October 4, 1945 and served with integrity for 23 years before his untimely death; and

WHEREAS, It is fitting to honor Trooper Farrar with a suitable memorial to his sacrifice in the line of duty; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we designate Illinois Route 103 in Schuyler County as the Trooper Floyd J. Farrar Memorial Highway; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Illinois Department of Transportation is requested to erect, consistent with State and federal regulations, signs displaying the name of the Trooper Floyd J. Farrar Memorial Highway; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be delivered to the family of Floyd J. Farrar as a symbol of our esteem and respect.