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IL HR0095

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/9/2017

Primary Sponsor

Margo McDermed

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Origin

House of Representatives

100th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Urges United States Congress and President Donald J. Trump to provide federal funding for Lewis University Airport to construct an air traffic control tower or be included in a federal pilot program for air traffic control.

  • Lewis University Airport is a 1,000-acre facility in Romeoville and the largest airport in Will County, established in 1932 as a national leader in aviation education.

  • Airport has two intersecting runways and is located within 30 minutes of more than 20 Fortune 500 companies including Caterpillar, ExxonMobil, and NASCAR.

  • A permanent control tower would improve safety, attract more commercial jets, and increase economic growth in the region.

  • Directs Illinois House to send copies of this resolution to President Trump, congressional leadership, and all members of the Illinois Congressional Delegation.

Legislative Description

LEWIS UNIV. AIRPORT TOWER

Last Action

Resolution Adopted

5/9/2017

Committee Referrals

Higher Education2/22/2017
Rules2/8/2017

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