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This resolution honors Illinois State Police (ISP) Trooper Clay M. Carns, who tragically died in the line of duty on December 23, 2024, after being struck by a vehicle while removing debris from I-55 near Blodgett Road. The resolution designates a specific stretch of I-55 (Mile Marker 243 to 244, both southbound and northbound) as the "ISP Trooper Clay M. Carns Memorial Highway" to commemorate his service. The Illinois Department of Transportation is requested to erect appropriate plaques or signs marking the memorial highway, consistent with state and federal regulations. The resolution also notes that Trooper Carns was part of ISP Cadet Class 123, joined the force on November 10, 2013, was assigned badge number 6512, and served for 11 years before his untimely death. As a final gesture of respect, the resolution calls for copies of the document to be presented to Trooper Carns' family and the Secretary of the Illinois Department of Transportation.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=14&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HJR&SessionID=114&GA=104