HJ0017 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The old Stony Creek Bridge was a narrow cement bridge on U.S. Route 150; the bridge's narrow passage could be a safety hazard to semi-trucks, buses, and other large vehicles that passed along the bridge; and

WHEREAS, Thanks to the great initiative of former Illinois State Representative William Black, the Illinois Department of Transportation replaced the old Stony Creek Bridge with a new, wider bridge with safety guard rails that has proved safer for drivers on U.S. Route 150 that travel from Danville to Champaign; and

WHEREAS, Representative Black's dedication to his constituents and to effective and honest public service is worthy of the greatest respect; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that we designate the Stony Creek Bridge on U.S. Route 150 as the "Stony Creek Bridge - Honoring State Rep. William B. Black" in honor of former State Representative Black and his work in renovating the Stony Creek Bridge; 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 of the "Stony Creek Bridge - Honoring State Rep. William B. Black"; and be it further

RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be presented to the Secretary of the Illinois Department of Transportation and former State Representative William Black.