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HJR 62

LCPL JONATHAN PRICE MEM. HWY

104th Regular Session Introduced by Terri Bryant and 2 co-sponsors

Designates a segment of Illinois Route 15 between Woodlawn and Mount Vernon as the Lance Corporal Jonathan Kyle Price Memorial Highway, with signs to honor him.

Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer
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Bill Summary · HJR 62

Summary of Bill: HJR 62 (104th General Assembly, Illinois)

Purpose and Intent

  • Designates a segment of highway in Illinois as a memorial to Lance Corporal Jonathan Kyle Price, a United States Marine Corps servicemember from Woodlawn who was killed in action on January 13, 2006, in Ramadi, Iraq.
  • Purpose: honor Price’s memory and service, acknowledging his life, sacrifice, leadership, and community impact.

Key Provisions

  • Designation: The stretch of Illinois Route 15 between Woodlawn and Mount Vernon shall be named the “Lance Corporal Jonathan Kyle Price Memorial Highway.”
  • Signage: The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is asked to erect and maintain appropriate signs displaying the name along the designated route.
  • Recognition: A suitable copy of the resolution should be presented to Price’s family and to the Secretary of IDOT.

Who or What Would Be Affected

  • Geographic/Infrastructure: The specific portion of Illinois Route 15 between Woodlawn and Mount Vernon will carry the memorial designation.
  • Signage and Maintenance: IDOT would be responsible for erecting and maintaining memorial signs along that route.
  • Honoree and Family: Price’s family would receive formal recognition via a copy of the resolution.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Type: Joint resolution (HJ) recognizing and memorializing within the Illinois General Assembly, with concurrence of the Senate.
  • Action: Filed on April 29, 2026, by Representative Dave Severin (co-sponsor).
  • Implementation: Requires action by IDOT to install and maintain signs; the resolution itself does not create new funding but directs signage responsibilities.

Context and Significance

  • The bill honors a local resident and fallen service member, connecting his legacy to a physical, public landmark.
  • It serves as a symbolic tribute and a community reminder of Price’s service and sacrifice.

If you’d like, I can add a brief comparison to similar memorial highway designations in Illinois or outline potential cost considerations for signage and maintenance.

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

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