SJ0007 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, It is highly fitting that the Illinois General Assembly pays honor and respect to the truly great individuals who have served our country and, in so doing, have gone above and beyond the call of duty in truly heroic acts; and

WHEREAS, Robert Holloway was born in Keithsburg on December 29, 1942 and served in the U.S. Navy, achieving the rank of Petty Officer Second Class; he died while serving his country in South Vietnam on February 20, 1966; and

WHEREAS, Ronald Crose was born in Keithsburg on December 10, 1945 and served in the U.S. Navy, achieving the rank of Petty Officer Third Class; he was killed in action while serving his country in South Vietnam on November 24, 1967; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING HEREIN, that we designate 76th Street in Keithsburg from Jackson Street to IL-17 as the "PO2 Robert Holloway and PO3 Ronald Crose Memorial Highway"; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Illinois Department of Transportation is requested to erect at suitable locations, consistent with State and federal regulations, appropriate plaques or signs giving notice of the name "PO2 Robert Holloway and PO3 Ronald Crose Memorial Highway"; and be it further

RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be presented to the families of PO2 Holloway and PO3 Crose and the Mayor of Keithsburg.