SJ0039 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, It is highly fitting that the Illinois General Assembly pays honor and respect to the truly great individuals who have served our country and, in doing so, have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation; and

WHEREAS, Corporal Donald W. Bollman was born in Cook County to Max and Harriet Bollman on Christmas Eve 1944; he was the beloved brother of Harold, Richard, JoAnn, Norman, James, and Carol Ann; and

WHEREAS, Cpl. Bollman was a resident of Norridge his entire life; he attended James Giles Elementary School and Ridgewood High School; while growing up, he enjoyed playing sports, especially football and baseball, but his greatest love was roller skating; due to his outgoing personality and great sense of humor, he acquired many friends; he always went out of his way to help anyone who was in need; and

WHEREAS, Cpl. Bollman enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1965; he served in California as a Marine Guard before beginning his tour in South Vietnam; and

WHEREAS, While serving in South Vietnam with the 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, India Company, Cpl. Bollman's company came under heavy attack from a North Vietnamese Army battalion; he was killed in action on March 1, 1967 at the young age of 23; and

WHEREAS, For his heroic actions in the face of the enemy, Cpl. Bollman received a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star with a V for Valor; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING HEREIN, that we designate the bridge on Illinois Route 19 (Irving Park Road) that runs over the Des Plaines River in Schiller Park as the "Corporal Donald W. Bollman 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 "Corporal Donald W. Bollman Bridge"; and be it further

RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be presented to the family of Cpl. Bollman, Norridge Village President James Chmura, and the Secretary of the Illinois Department of Transportation.