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IL HR1422

Resolution

Status

Passed

11/15/2016

Primary Sponsor

Timothy Butler

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Celebrates the 90th anniversary of Route 66's official designation on November 11, 2016
  • Route 66 begins in Chicago and Illinois was the first state to have the entire route paved; the Illinois section spans nearly 300 miles through numerous towns
  • Illinois' Route 66 section was decommissioned in 1977 but remains largely traversable, and received National Scenic Byway status in 2005
  • Route 66 Association of Illinois has preserved and promoted the route since 1989, including establishing a Hall of Fame
  • Invites Illinois citizens to celebrate this landmark anniversary and directs presentation of the resolution to the Route 66 Association of Illinois and the Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway

Legislative Description

ROUTE 66 90TH ANNIVERSARY

Last Action

Resolution Adopted

11/15/2016

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