Bill Text: IL HJR0027 | 2011-2012 | 97th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Designates the Rock River Scenic Route.

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 3-1)

Status: (Passed) 2011-05-31 - Adopted Both Houses [HJR0027 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2011-HJR0027-Introduced.html

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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 27
WHEREAS, The Rock River, known for its beauty and
ecological importance, flows south through Rockford, then
southwest across northwestern Illinois, passing Oregon, Dixon,
Sterling, and Rock Falls before joining the Mississippi River
at Rock Island; and
WHEREAS, The Rock River provides opportunities for
conservation and recreation for many residents of this State;
and
WHEREAS, The Rock River has had an important role in
Illinois history, and it attracts many tourists each year to
such spots as the area in Dixon where former President Ronald
Reagan once served as a lifeguard and his favorite fishing
spot, now called "Dutch Landing", located just southwest of
Lowell Park; and
WHEREAS, Designating the roads along the Illinois portion
of the Rock River as a Scenic Route will encourage residents
and visitors alike to explore, appreciate, and enjoy the many
wonders of the Rock River; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE

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SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that the Rock River Scenic Route is
designated as follows:
(1) from the Illinois-Wisconsin State Line at Shirland
Avenue, along South Bluff Road in Rockton Township to
Rockton Road on County Highway 9;
(2) along Rockton Road from South Bluff Road to Race
Street in Rockton;
(3) along Race Street from Rockton Road to Main Street
in Rockton;
(4) along Main Street from Race Street to Hononegah
Road (County Highway 8);
(5) along Hononegah Road from Main Street to Illinois
Route 251;
(6) along Illinois Route 251 from Hononegah Road to
State Street in Rockford;
(7) along State Street from Illinois 251 to Illinois
Route 2;
(8) along Illinois Route 2 from State Street through
the remainder of Winnebago County and through Ogle County
into Lee County to Palmyra Road;
(9) along Palmyra Road from Illinois Route 2 (east) to
old Illinois Route 2 (west) in Whiteside County;
(10) along old Illinois Route 2 through the remainder
of Whiteside County into Rock Island County to 94th Avenue
North (County Highway 2); and
(11) along 94th Avenue North from old Illinois Route 2

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to Illinois Route 84 (the Great River Road); and be it
further
RESOLVED, That the Illinois Department of Transportation
and units of local government that maintain any portions of the
Rock River Scenic Route are requested to erect at suitable
locations on their respective portions of the route, consistent
with State and federal regulations, plaques or signs giving
notice of the name; and be it further
RESOLVED, That units of local government that maintain any
portion of the Rock River Scenic Route are urged to enhance
suitable areas along the route; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency
and the Illinois Bureau of Tourism are requested to post the
Rock River Scenic Route's location on their Agency websites,
and to produce and distribute brochures and other related
matter that will make the route known to the public; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be delivered to
the Illinois Secretary of Transportation, the Illinois
Historic Preservation Agency, the Illinois Bureau of Tourism,
and to each of the local governments having jurisdiction over
any portion of the route.