Bill > HJR0010

This resolution honors Private First Class Wayne Wilder Hill Jr., a U.S. Army soldier who served during the Korean War, by designating a portion of Route 31 in Aurora, Illinois as the "PFC Wayne W. Hill Jr. Memorial Highway". The resolution highlights Hill's military service, noting that he was taken Prisoner of War near Taejon, South Korea on July 20, 1950, and died in captivity on October 20, 1950, with his remains never recovered. The resolution recognizes Hill's significant military decorations, including the Purple Heart and Combat Infantryman's Badge, and requests the Illinois Department of Transportation to erect appropriate signs marking the memorial highway. Additionally, the resolution calls for copies of the resolution to be presented to Hill's family, the Mayor of Aurora, and the Secretary of the Illinois Department of Transportation, serving as a formal recognition of Hill's sacrifice and service to the nation.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=10&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HJR&SessionID=114&GA=104