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1 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION
2 WHEREAS, Throughout history brave Americans have shed
3 their blood during wars and conflicts to preserve, protect,
4 and defend the foundation of the principles of democracy and
5 freedom; and
6 WHEREAS, Many of those that have served have been the
7 brave men and women of the State of Illinois; and
8 WHEREAS, In every military conflict and national time of
9 need since 1818, the brave men and women of the State of
10 Illinois have risen to the cause of defending democracy; and
11 WHEREAS, These brave men and women often left behind
12 family, friends, farms, and businesses, and often many of
13 them were to never return, making the ultimate sacrifice for
14 their country; and
15 WHEREAS, With the signing of the Armistice ending the
16 "War to End All Wars", WWI on November 11th 1918, the
17 veterans of Illinois were given a holiday of solemn
18 remembrance and thanks from their countrymen which later came
19 to be known as Veteran's Day; and
20 WHEREAS, The people of the great State of Illinois wish
21 to thank those numerous veterans for their sacrifices and
22 service; therefore, be it
23 RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-THIRD GENERAL
24 ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE HOUSE OF
25 REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING HEREIN, that Interstate 74,
26 traversing through the heart of Illinois is designated as the
27 Veterans Memorial Parkway, in honor of the veterans of the
28 State of Illinois; and be it further
29 RESOLVED, That the Department of Transportation is
30 requested to erect appropriate plaques along this route in
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1 recognition of the Veterans Memorial Parkway; and be it
2 further
3 RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
4 delivered to the Secretary of Transportation.