H.R.0815

Illinois House Resolution 815 urges the establishment of a Corrections Fallen Heroes Memorial on the State Capitol grounds.

Illinois House Resolution 815 recognizes the dangers faced by correctional officers and urges the Illinois Department of Corrections and the Office of the Architect of the Capitol to establish a Corrections Fallen Heroes Memorial on the State Capitol grounds. The resolution highlights the high rates of suicide and depression among correctional officers and the need for a public memorial to honor their sacrifice. It notes that the current Memorial Wall is unsuitable for public visitation and that funds are available to contribute towards its relocation or the establishment of a new memorial.