IL SJR0009

Designates IL-159 from Detour Road to IL-16 in Bunker Hill as the "Lance Cpl. Charles Heinemeier Memorial Highway" to honor the Marine who died in Vietnam.

Lance Corporal Charles Thomas Heinemeier was born March 2, 1949 in Alton, graduated from Bunker Hill High School in 1967, and enlisted in the U.S. Marines in May 1968.

Cpl. Heinemeier was killed on August 19, 1969 while serving with the 1st Marine Division in Quang Nam, Vietnam, and was posthumously awarded three Bronze Stars and the Purple Heart.

Requests the Illinois Department of Transportation to erect appropriate plaques or signs at suitable locations along the designated highway in accordance with State and federal regulations.

Directs that copies of the resolution be presented to Cpl. Heinemeier's family, the Mayor of Bunker Hill, and the Secretary of Transportation.