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HJR 42

SPC AGNT LACKEY MEMORIAL HWY

104th Regular Session Introduced by C.D. Davidsmeyer

Illinois designates an unspecified highway as the SPC Agnt Lackey Memorial Highway to honor a fallen law enforcement officer, with unanimous legislative adoption.

Resolution Adopted 114-000-000
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Bill Summary · HJR 42

Legislative bill overview

HJR 42 designates a highway in Illinois as the "SPC Agnt Lackey Memorial Highway" in honor of a fallen law enforcement officer. The bill passed through the Transportation Committee and was adopted by the full chamber with overwhelming support (114-0 vote).

Why is this important

Highway designations memorialize public servants and their contributions to their communities, creating permanent recognition of sacrifice. This symbolic action honors a specific individual's service to Illinois, though it carries no fiscal impact or regulatory changes.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited information provided: The bill summary does not specify which highway is being designated or the full name/background of the honoree, making it difficult to assess the appropriateness of the specific choice
  • Memorial proliferation: Some may question whether highway designations are the most impactful way to honor public servants versus other memorial options
  • Transparency concern: The overwhelming passage (114-0) without recorded debate suggests minimal legislative scrutiny of the specific honoree's qualifications or the highway selection criteria

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

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