IL HJR0021

Designates the portion of Illinois Route 137 from Illinois Route 21 to Butterfield Road in Libertyville as the "Army SPC Wesley R. Wells Memorial Road"

Honors U.S. Army Specialist Wesley R. Wells, born October 24, 1982 in Libertyville, who was killed in action on September 20, 2004 in Paktika, Afghanistan while serving with the 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry

SPC Wells received multiple military awards including the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Combat Infantryman Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, and Global War on Terrorism Service Medals

Requests the Illinois Department of Transportation erect plaques or signs at suitable locations identifying the memorial road, consistent with state and federal regulations

Directs copies of the resolution be presented to the Wells family and the Secretary of Transportation