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IL SR1088
Resolution
AI Summary
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Designates June 21, 2014, as Middle East Conflicts Wall Memorial Day in Illinois to honor fallen servicemembers in the War on Terror
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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
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Recognizes the memorial as the first of its kind in United States history to honor fallen soldiers by name while conflicts are ongoing
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Memorial was conceived by Jerry Kuczera and Tony Cutrano and constructed with donated materials and labor
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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