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IL SR0121

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/14/2011

Primary Sponsor

Linda Holmes

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Origin

Senate

97th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Urges the President and Secretary of the Navy to name one of the new LCS (Littoral Combat Ship) cruiser ships under construction as the USS Aurora
  • Recognizes Aurora, Illinois as the second largest city in the state with a strong military heritage, including significant casualties during World War II relative to its population
  • Notes that East Aurora High School has the largest JNROTC naval program in the nation
  • References the Aurora Council of the Navy League's January 18, 2011 resolution requesting that one of the ten new Freedom-class LCS ships be named in honor of the city

Legislative Description

URGE POTUS - USS AURORA

Last Action

Resolution Adopted

4/14/2011

Committee Referrals

State Government & Veterans Affairs3/29/2011
Assignments3/16/2011

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