SJ0059 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Illinois veterans deserve recognition, respect, and admiration for their dedication to protecting our State, nation, and freedom around the world; and

WHEREAS, The citizens of Illinois can never do enough to honor those who fought so bravely for the freedoms we enjoy today; many of the veterans we honor paid the ultimate price so that every citizen may enjoy the freedoms and way of life we have today; it is important to make sure that our veterans are never forgotten; and

WHEREAS, Our veterans are true American heroes and embody what our country and State stands for: freedom, democracy, integrity, and compassion; and

WHEREAS, The citizens of Illinois are indebted to the courage, bravery, and selflessness of our veterans and we are thankful for their service to our country; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING HEREIN, that we designate the new Route 89 bridge as it crosses the Illinois River as the "Illinois Valley Veterans Memorial 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 the "Illinois Valley Veterans Memorial Bridge"; and be it further

RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be presented to the Secretary of the Illinois Department of Transportation and the Spring Valley Veterans of Foreign Wars.