HJ0051 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, It is necessary to recognize those who are dedicated to the betterment of the State of Illinois and their communities; and

WHEREAS, Robert J. "Pud" Williams was born on June 21, 1926 in Centervllle, the son of Robert P. and Mamie Olive (nee Vaught) Williams; he married Dorothy Lee Given on December 27, 1952: he served at Director of Agriculture for the State of Illinois from 1972 to 1976; and

WHEREAS, During his tenure as Director of Agriculture and Chairman of the White County Board, Robert J. "Pud" Williams made it a priority to boost the local economy by working for better infrastructure throughout the area; and

WHEREAS, Robert J. "Pud" Williams played an instrumental role in achieving the new Carmi Airport, an intersection at the First Baptist Church in Carmi, and the Interstate 64 exit at mile marker 117; and

WHEREAS, It is fitting to dedicate the Burnt Prairie exit at mile marker 117 on Interstate 64 in honor of Director Robert J. "Pud" Williams; 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 Burnt Prairie interstate exit at mile marker 117 on Interstate 64 as the "Robert J. "Pud" Williams Memorial Exit"; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Illinois Department of Transportation is requested to erect at at suitable locations, consistent with State and federal regulations, appropriate plaques or signs giving notice of the name of "Robert J. "Pud" Williams Memorial Exit"; and be it further

RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be presented to the Secretary of the Illinois Department of Transportation and the family of Robert J. "Pud" Williams.