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IL SJR0016
Joint Resolution
AI Summary
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Designates Illinois State Route 51 in Oconee, southwest Shelby County as the "ISP Special Agent Virgil Lee Bensyl Memorial Highway"
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Special Agent Bensyl was shot and killed on January 15, 1988 while attempting to arrest a corrections officer for conspiracy to commit murder
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Bensyl served with the U.S. Marines during the Vietnam War and joined the Illinois State Police on July 14, 1969, serving in District 10 until graduating from New Agents Class #4 in 1984
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District 10 Headquarters was re-dedicated in honor of Special Agent Bensyl on April 29, 1988
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Requests the Illinois Department of Transportation to erect plaques or signs at suitable locations marking the memorial highway
Legislative Description
AGENT BENSYL MEMORIAL HIGHWAY
Last Action
Adopted Both Houses
4/8/2022