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IL HJR0096
Joint Resolution
Status
1/8/2013
Primary Sponsor
JoAnn Osmond
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AI Summary
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Designates the Grand Avenue Overpass over Interstate 94 in Gurnee as the "Allen J. Lynch Congressional Medal of Honor Overpass"
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Honors Allen J. Lynch, born October 28, 1945, in Chicago, who earned the Medal of Honor for heroic actions on December 15, 1967, in Vietnam when he rescued three wounded soldiers under intense enemy fire
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Recognizes Lynch's continued service as a volunteer with Vietnam Veterans of America and the Congressional Medal of Honor Society, as well as his previous work with the Department of Veterans Affairs and as chief of the Illinois Attorney General's Veterans Rights Bureau
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Directs the Illinois Department of Transportation to erect plaques or signs at suitable locations identifying the overpass with Lynch's name, consistent with state and federal regulations
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Requires copies of the resolution be presented to Allen J. Lynch, his family, the Village of Gurnee, Lake County Board, Lake County Veterans Assistance Commission, and the Illinois Department of Transportation
Legislative Description
ALLEN J. LYNCH MOH OVERPASS
Last Action
Session Sine Die
1/8/2013