HJ0142 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois General Assembly wish to honor the members of the United States Armed Forces who have protected our nation; and

WHEREAS, The United States of America has called on her men and women in uniform to protect our national security, to advance our national interest, and to preserve our rights and freedoms; and

WHEREAS, The members of the United States Armed Forces have fought and died for our country's freedom, and we remember and pay tribute to sacrifice that they have made; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that we designate the new Route 89 Bridge in Spring Valley as the "Illinois Valley Veterans Memorial Bridge" to be a daily reminder to the people of the Illinois Valley of the sacrifice, bravery, and heroism of the men and women of our Armed Forces; 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 of the "Illinois Valley Veterans Memorial Bridge"; and be it further

RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be presented to Dan Savitch and James Taylor of Spring Valley, Spring Valley Mayor Walt Marini, and the Secretary of the Department of Transportation.