Working for Illinois Caucus

Illinois State Capitol Building- Springfield – Studstill Media Photo

SPRINGFIELD –State Rep. Lance Yednock is sponsoring a resolution that support veterans who may be facing mental illness and requests the state to create a memorial for veterans who have been lost due to suicide. House Resolution 168 states support for veterans struggling with mental illness and suicidal thoughts and pays tribute to veterans who have lost their lives to suicide. The resolution encourages Illinois to create a memorial for veterans who have died of suicide at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield where other war memorials commemorate Illinois’ veterans.