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IL HJR0054

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

1/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Stephanie Kifowit

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Origin

House of Representatives

103rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates Route 31 in Aurora from Sullivan Road to Ashland Avenue as the "PFC Wayne W. Hill Jr. Memorial Highway"
  • Honors Private First Class Wayne Wilder Hill Jr., who served with the U.S. Army in Company K, 3rd Battalion, 34th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division
  • PFC Hill was taken prisoner of war near Taejon, South Korea on July 20, 1950, and died in captivity on October 20, 1950, with remains not recovered
  • PFC Hill received multiple military decorations including the Purple Heart, Combat Infantryman's Badge, Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Presidential Unit Citation, and Republic of Korea War Service Medal
  • Requests the Illinois Department of Transportation to erect plaques or signs at suitable locations identifying the memorial highway

Legislative Description

PFC W. HILL MEMORIAL HGWY

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Assignments5/14/2024
Transportation, Regulation, Roads & Bridges3/20/2024
Rules2/20/2024

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