IL HJR0105

Designates the Route 23 bridge in Streator over the Vermilion River as the "Vietnam Veteran Michael W. Ragusa Memorial Bridge"

Michael W. Ragusa (1948-2016) was a Vietnam War veteran who served with the U.S. Marine Corps and was exposed to Agent Orange

Ragusa dedicated 35 years to working for the Disabled American Veterans and AMVETS of Illinois helping fellow veterans

Requests the Illinois Department of Transportation erect plaques or signs at suitable locations identifying the bridge with its new memorial name

Directs copies of the resolution be presented to the Secretary of Transportation, the Mayor of Streator, and the Ragusa family