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IL HR1422
Resolution
Status
Passed
11/15/2016
Primary Sponsor
Timothy Butler
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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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