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IL HJR0032

Joint Resolution

Status

Engrossed

5/5/2021

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Bennett

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Origin

House of Representatives

102nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates Illinois Route 47 through Gibson City as the "Vietnam Veteran SP4 William Eugene Campbell Memorial Highway"
  • Honors SP4 William Eugene Campbell, who was born October 24, 1948, graduated from Gibson City High School in June 1968, and was killed in action on August 2, 1969, after less than a year of service in the U.S. Army
  • Recognizes SP4 Campbell's military decorations including the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with one Bronze Service Star, Vietnam Campaign Ribbon, and Combat Infantryman Badge
  • Requests the Illinois Department of Transportation to erect plaques or signs at suitable locations marking the memorial highway designation
  • Directs that copies of the resolution be presented to SP4 Campbell's family, the Mayor of Gibson City, and the Secretary of Transportation

Legislative Description

SP4 WILLIAM CAMPBELL HIGHWAY

Last Action

Referred to Assignments

5/6/2021

Committee Referrals

Assignments5/6/2021
Transportation, Regulation, Roads & Bridges4/20/2021
Rules4/13/2021

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