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HJR 49

BEVERLY SUSSMAN WAY

104th Regular Session Introduced by Mary Beth Canty and 5 co-sponsors

Illinois House resolution designates a state roadway as "Beverly Sussman Way" to honor an individual through permanent public naming.

Adopted Both Houses
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Bill Summary · HJR 49

Legislative bill overview

HJR 49 is a resolution designating a roadway or street segment in Illinois as "Beverly Sussman Way" to honor Beverly Sussman. The bill has passed committee review in Transportation and is moving through the adoption process in the Illinois House.

Why is this important

Road designations are symbolic honors that recognize individuals' contributions to their communities. While non-binding, they require legislative time and reflect local priorities about who communities choose to memorialize in public spaces.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of public context: The bill provides no information about Beverly Sussman's accomplishments, making it difficult to assess whether the honor is warranted or represents broad community support
  • Resource allocation: Some may question whether legislative time should be spent on ceremonial designations versus substantive policy matters
  • Selection criteria: No clear standards are evident for which individuals receive road designations, potentially raising equity questions about representation

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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