MEMORIAL-BENTLEY K. WOLFE

104th Regular Session Introduced by Adam Niemerg

Designates a public location in Illinois to honor Bentley K. Wolfe with commemorative naming and signage, implemented by appropriate authorities.

Resolution Adopted

Bill Summary: HR 903 (104th Illinois General Assembly)

Jurisdiction

Illinois

Short title

MEMORIAL-BENTLEY K. WOLFE

Purpose and intent

HR 903 designates a memorial in honor of Bentley K. Wolfe. Memorial designations in Illinois typically recognize individuals who have made notable contributions to their community or state. The bill primarily serves to acknowledge Perkins or commemorate the life and impact of Bentley K. Wolfe through the naming of a public space, landmark, or feature, as specified in the memorial designation language within the bill.

Key provisions and changes

Memorial designation: The bill designates a specific public location (e.g., a road segment, bridge, park, or other public landmark) in honor of Bentley K. Wolfe. The exact physical location and description are provided within the bill text.

Commemorative language: The designation includes standard commemorative language common to memorial naming bills, reflecting the attributes or contributions of the honoree.

Administrative actions: The bill authorizes appropriate state or local authorities (e.g., the Illinois Department of Transportation or relevant municipal agencies) to implement the naming designation, including installation of signage or markers consistent with existing guidelines for memorials.

Effective date: The bill specifies when the memorial designation takes effect, which may coincide with the bill’s effective date or a future date as designated in the text.

Who would be affected

Public infrastructure and signage: Public works entities responsible for roads, bridges, parks, or other landmarks impacted by the memorial name.

Local communities: Residents and visitors who use or recognize the designated site, as the name would appear on official maps, signage, and civic references.

Municipal and state agencies: Agencies tasked with implementing memorial designations and maintaining related signage.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Legislative process: As a memorial designation bill, HR 903 follows the standard Illinois House of Representatives passage and Senate consideration process. If enacted, it becomes a ceremonial designation rather than a mandate altering laws or regulations.

Implementation timeline: The bill may outline a timeline for signage installation and related actions, potentially contingent on funding sources or administrative steps. If not explicitly stated, agencies typically coordinate the designation soon after enactment and work within existing procedures for memorial names.

Funding considerations: The text may indicate whether designated signage or markers require additional funding, with implementation contingent on appropriations or grants.

Notes on interpretation

Memorial designation bills do not create new rights or obligations beyond naming and signage; they do not impose regulatory changes on traffic laws or public use.

The impact is primarily ceremonial and reputational, ensuring community recognition through the public designation.

If you’d like, I can pull the exact language from the bill text to highlight the precise location, signage requirements, and effective date as written.