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IL HJR0043

Joint Resolution

Status

Passed

5/25/2017

Primary Sponsor

Michael Unes

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Origin

House of Representatives

100th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates the section of Illinois Route 78 from Canton to Farmington as the "Sgt. Douglas Riney Memorial Highway"
  • Honors Sgt. Douglas Riney, born July 29, 1990, who served as a petroleum supply specialist in the U.S. Army from July 2012 until his death
  • Recognizes his military service including deployments to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (July 2014-February 2015) and Operation Freedom's Sentinel (June-October 2016)
  • Notes his awards including the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal, and multiple other military decorations
  • Requests the Illinois Department of Transportation erect appropriate plaques or signs along the designated highway and present copies of the resolution to Sgt. Riney's family and the department

Legislative Description

SGT. RINEY MEM HIGHWAY

Last Action

Adopted Both Houses

5/25/2017

Committee Referrals

Assignments5/18/2017
Transportation, Regulation, Roads & Bridges4/18/2017
Rules4/4/2017

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