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IL HJR0090
Joint Resolution
Status
7/21/2015
Primary Sponsor
Jehan Gordon-Booth
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AI Summary
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Designates Illinois Route 24 from the intersection of South Adams Street in Bartonville to the intersection of Griswold Street in Peoria as the "Jim Thome Highway"
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Honors Jim Thome, a 22-season Major League Baseball player (1991-2012) who was born and raised in Peoria County and played for six teams including the Cleveland Indians and Chicago White Sox
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Recognizes Thome's career achievements including 612 home runs (8th in baseball history), .276 batting average, 5-time All-Star selection, and 2002 Roberto Clemente Award for his philanthropic work
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Directs the Illinois Department of Transportation to erect plaques or signs at suitable locations designating the highway name
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Requests the Secretary of the Illinois Department of Transportation and Jim Thome receive copies of the resolution
Legislative Description
JIM THOME HIGHWAY
Last Action
Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
1/3/2016