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IL HJR0071
Joint Resolution
Status
Engrossed
5/30/2015
Primary Sponsor
John Anthony
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AI Summary
- Designates the portion of Illinois Route 47 over Interstate 80 from Romines Drive to Illinois Route 6 East as the Marshal Enoch T. Hopkins Memorial Road
- Honors Marshal Enoch Hopkins, born March 22, 1824, who began his law enforcement career in Morris in 1854 and was killed in the line of duty on September 14, 1878
- Marshal Hopkins was shot and killed by Charles Miller while pursuing Miller and Frank Foster after they fled arrest for disorderly conduct
- Requests the Illinois Department of Transportation to erect plaques or signs at suitable locations marking the memorial road, consistent with state and federal regulations
- Directs copies of the resolution be presented to the Hopkins family, Illinois Department of Transportation, Morris Police Department, and the Mayor of Morris
Legislative Description
ENOCH T. HOPKINS MEMORIAL ROAD
Last Action
Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
10/10/2015
Committee Referrals
Assignments5/30/2015
Transportation, Regulation, Roads & Bridges5/25/2015
Rules4/29/2015
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