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IL SJR0016
Joint Resolution
Status
Engrossed
3/6/2009
Primary Sponsor
Deanna Demuzio
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AI Summary
- Urges U.S. Congress and the National Guard Bureau to preserve the Fire Department of the 183rd Fighter Wing at Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport in Springfield, Illinois
- Notes that the 183rd Fighter Wing lost its F-16 aircraft following a 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission decision, which triggered elimination of firefighter positions as of April 1, 2008
- Identifies the fire department as critical for emergency response, natural disaster relief, homeland security, and protection of the flying public in Central Illinois
- References Senator Dick Durbin's request for an MC-12 Mission assignment to the 183rd Fighter Wing to maintain the Illinois Air National Guard's operational capabilities
- Directs delivery of the resolution to the National Guard Bureau Chief and members of the Illinois congressional delegation
Legislative Description
NATIONAL GUARD-FIREFIGHTERS
Last Action
Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
8/15/2009
Committee Referrals
Assignments8/15/2009
State Government & Veterans Affairs2/18/2009
Assignments2/11/2009
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