IL HJR0041

Designates the section of Illinois Route 1 within Danville city limits as "Speaker Joe Cannon Highway"

Requests the Illinois Department of Transportation to erect plaques or signs at suitable locations designating the highway name in compliance with state and federal regulations

Honors Joseph Gurney Cannon, who served 46 years in Congress (1868-1922) and was Speaker of the House from 1903-1911

Cannon was the second longest-serving Republican representative and the first member of Congress to surpass 40 years of service; he died in Danville on November 12, 1926

Directs that copies of the resolution be presented to the Cannon family, the Mayor of Danville, and the Secretary of Transportation