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IL HJR0079

Joint Resolution

Status

Engrossed

5/8/2018

Primary Sponsor

Terri Bryant

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Origin

House of Representatives

100th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates the Big Muddy Bridge east of Waltonville on IL Route 148 as the "Captain Joseph Laur Memorial Bridge"
  • Captain Joseph Laur was born March 14, 1814 in Lower Canada and established a permanent home in Knob Prairie, Jefferson County, Illinois in 1841
  • Served as First Lieutenant in Company K, Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment starting October 19, 1861, promoted to Captain on June 10, 1862, and fought in battles including Fort Donelson, Shiloh, Corinth, and Vicksburg before being discharged in September 1865
  • Served as mail carrier on Star Route 11799 connecting post offices from Ashley to Moore's Prairie
  • Requests the Illinois Department of Transportation erect plaques or signs at suitable locations to identify the bridge as the "Captain Joseph Laur Memorial Bridge"

Legislative Description

CPT. J. LAUR MEMORIAL BRIDGE

Last Action

Resolution Adopted 111-000-000

5/8/2018

Committee Referrals

Transportation, Regulation, Roads & Bridges4/18/2018
Rules10/17/2017

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