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IL SR1631
Resolution
Status
Failed
1/13/2015
Primary Sponsor
Jason Barickman
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AI Summary
- Designates a portion of Illinois Route 49 from Illinois Route 9 in Rankin to Cissna Park as the "Sgt. Gary 'Randy' Scott Memorial Highway"
- Honors Gary Scott (born January 17, 1961), who joined the United States Marine Corps on February 22, 1980 and served as a combat engineer with the 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment Landing Team
- Recognizes Scott's death on October 23, 1983 during the Beirut barracks bombing, which killed 241 United States military personnel (200 Marines, 18 sailors, and 3 soldiers) and was the deadliest single-day death toll for the Marines since the Battle of Iwo Jima
- Directs the Illinois Department of Transportation to erect plaques or signs marking the memorial highway at suitable locations consistent with state and federal regulations
- Requires copies of the resolution be presented to Scott's family, the Fallen Heroes Veterans Club, the Village of Rankin, and the Secretary of the Illinois Department of Transportation
Legislative Description
SGT. GARY SCOTT MEM HIGHWAY
Last Action
Session Sine Die
1/13/2015
Committee Referrals
Assignments11/19/2014
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