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IL SR1088

Resolution

Status

Passed

5/19/2014

Primary Sponsor

Susan Rezin

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Origin

Senate

98th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates June 21, 2014, as Middle East Conflicts Wall Memorial Day in Illinois to honor fallen servicemembers in the War on Terror

  • Commemorates the Middle East Conflicts Wall Memorial, dedicated June 19, 2004, along the Illinois River in Marseilles, listing names of those killed in worldwide conflicts since 1979

  • Recognizes the memorial as the first of its kind in United States history to honor fallen soldiers by name while conflicts are ongoing

  • Memorial was conceived by Jerry Kuczera and Tony Cutrano and constructed with donated materials and labor

  • Wall honors fallen servicemembers from Panama, Lebanon, the Balkans, Grenada, Somalia, Haiti, USS Cole, USS Stark, terrorist attacks in Europe, and Middle East conflicts

Legislative Description

MIDDLE EAST CONFLICTS MEM DAY

Last Action

Resolution Adopted as Amended

5/19/2014

Committee Referrals

State Government & Veterans Affairs5/6/2014
Assignments4/10/2014

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