IL HJR0067

Designates the section of Route 51 running through St. Johns as the "LCpl. Drew M. Uhles Memorial Highway"

Honors Marine Lance Corporal Drew M. Uhles of DuQuoin, who died from enemy action injuries in Al Anbar Province, Iraq on September 15, 2004

LCpl. Uhles was assigned to 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California

LCpl. Uhles received multiple military awards including the Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, Presidential Unit Citation, Good Conduct Award, and two Sea Service Deployment Ribbons

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