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IL HR1438

Resolution

Status

Introduced

10/8/2010

Primary Sponsor

Michael McAuliffe

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates the segment of U.S. Route 62 running through southern Illinois as the "National Veterans Highway" in honor of military service members.

  • U.S. Route 62 is the only east-west U.S. highway connecting Mexico and Canada, running from El Paso, Texas to Niagara Falls, New York.

  • Requests the Illinois Department of Transportation erect signs displaying the ceremonial designation of U.S. 62 as the "National Veterans Highway" consistent with state and federal regulations.

  • Encourages the 9 other states along U.S. Route 62 to adopt similar measures designating the highway in support of veterans groups and active service members.

  • Directs copies of the resolution be delivered to the Illinois Department of Transportation and multiple veterans organizations including the American Legion, VFW, Disabled American Veterans, and Vietnam Veterans of America.

Legislative Description

NATIONAL VETERANS HIGHWAY

Last Action

Referred to Rules Committee

11/16/2010

Committee Referrals

Rules11/16/2010

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