Loading chat...
IL HJR0079
Joint Resolution
Status
Engrossed
5/8/2018
Primary Sponsor
Terri Bryant
Click for details
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
Full Bill Text
No bill text available