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SJ0012LRB104 09993 ECR 20063 r

1SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, The Illinois General Assembly recognizes the 

3importance of Route 66 as a cultural and historical asset and 

4wishes to honor its centennial milestone and to celebrate its 

5impact on transportation, tourism, and the American spirit; 

6and

7 WHEREAS, Route 66, known as the "Main Street of America" 

8or as the "Mother Road", has played a significant role in the 

9history and development of the United States, connecting 

10Chicago, Illinois, to Santa Monica, California and serving as 

11a vital transportation corridor since its establishment in 

121926; and

13 WHEREAS, The year 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of 

14Route 66, a roadway that has become an enduring symbol of 

15adventure, freedom, and economic opportunity and that has 

16contributed to the culture and identity of Illinois and the 

17nation as a whole; and

18 WHEREAS, Illinois holds a unique place in the history of 

19Route 66 as it was the first state to pave the highway in its 

20entirety and serves as the starting point of this legendary 

21route in downtown Chicago; Route 66 passes through numerous 

22communities and landscapes that have left a lasting imprint on 

SJ0012- 2 -LRB104 09993 ECR 20063 r

1American history; and

2 WHEREAS, Route 66 in Illinois has supported small 

3businesses, diners, motels, and roadside attractions, 

4fostering economic growth and tourism while preserving the 

5rich history of the communities along its path from Chicago to 

6the Mississippi River; and

7 WHEREAS, During the Prohibition era, Route 66 was often 

8used as a corridor for transporting illicit goods, and during 

9the Great Depression, it became a critical path for displaced 

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