IL HR1117

Recognizes November 4, 2018 as the 75th anniversary of the G.I. Bill of Rights (Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944), which was conceived at Luther B. Easley Post 128 of the American Legion in Salem on November 4, 1943.

Credits the bill's development to eight individuals: Omar J. McMackin, Earl W. Merritt, former Governor John Stelle, Dr. Leonard W. Esper, George H. Bauer, William R. McCauley, James P. Ringley, and A. L. Starshak, who drafted the legislation on napkins in Salem.

Outlines key components of the G.I. Bill including educational opportunity, vocational training, readjustment allowances, home and business loans, health care for veterans, disability claims settlement, and veteran employment services.

Notes that the legislation passed the U.S. Senate on June 12, 1944, the House on June 13, 1944, and was signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on June 22, 1944.

Directs presentation of suitable copies of the resolution to Commander Harold Kocher of Luther B. Easley Post 128 and other American Legion post commanders involved in this historic meeting.