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IL SJR0059
Joint Resolution
Status
1/13/2021
Primary Sponsor
Steve McClure
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AI Summary
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Designates Illinois Route 16 from its intersection with Illinois Route 111 to its intersection with US Route 67 as the "PFC Ronald E. Powers Memorial Highway"
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Honors PFC Ronald E. Powers, born June 12, 1948 in Macoupin County, who served as a Private First Class with the 9th Infantry Division, 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry, Combat Support Company
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Recognizes that PFC Powers was killed in action on October 4, 1968 in Dinh Tuong Province, South Vietnam, after beginning his tour of duty on September 5, 1968
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Awards received by PFC Powers include the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and Vietnam Campaign Medal; his name appears on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Panel 41w, line 7
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Requests the Illinois Department of Transportation erect plaques or signs along the designated highway notifying the public of the memorial name
Legislative Description
PFC POWERS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY
Last Action
Session Sine Die
1/13/2021