Illinois 2025-2026 Regular Session

Illinois Senate Bill SJR0020

Introduced
2/18/25  

Caption

SGT. LEVI RIDGLEY MEM ROAD

Impact

The resolution serves not only to memorialize Sgt. Ridgley but also to reflect the state's commitment to recognizing the contributions of its veterans. By officially naming a road in his honor, the resolution aims to ensure that his legacy is remembered by future generations, fostering a sense of pride and gratitude among the local community and state residents.

Summary

SJR0020 is a Senate Joint Resolution aimed at honoring the service and sacrifice of U.S. Army Sgt. Kenneth Levi Ridgley by designating a portion of U.S. Highway 250 as the 'Sgt. Levi Ridgley Memorial Road.' This resolution recognizes Sgt. Ridgley's commitment to military service, detailing his journey from the Illinois National Guard to the U.S. Army and his deployment during Operation Iraqi Freedom, where he tragically lost his life.

Contention

While SJR0020 is primarily a commemorative resolution, it is significant as it encapsulates the values of respect and acknowledgment for military personnel who have made sacrifices for their country. There may be discussions regarding the appropriateness of dedicating public resources towards commemorations versus other public needs, but such considerations are typically secondary to the intentions behind resolutions like SJR0020.

Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

IL SJR0053

SGT. LEVI RIDGLEY MEM HGWY

IL SR0234

MEMORIAL-SGT. JOSE DUENEZ JR.

IL HR0289

MEMORIAL-SGT. JOSE DUENEZ JR.

IL HJR0010

PFC W. HILL MEMORIAL HGWY

IL HJR0009

SFC T KATSOOLIAS MEMORIAL HGWY

IL SJR0062

SGT. SAYNE MEM'L OVERPASS

IL SJR0046

SGT. BOLINSKI MEMORIAL RD

IL HJR0032

SSG TROEHLER MEMORIAL HIGHWAY

IL SR237

A resolution honoring the service and memory of Army Staff Sgt. Jose Duenez Jr., Army Staff Sgt. Edvin F. Franco, Army Staff Sgt. Troy S. Knutson-Collins, and Army Pfc. Dante D. Taitano of the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, who died during a recovery mission in support of a regularly scheduled training exercise while serving in Lithuania.

IL HR0835

MEMORIAL-US REP. TERRY BRUCE

Similar Bills

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