House unanimously names stretch of US-41 in Menominee County for Specialist David A. Wilkie Jr.
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The House passed House Bill 4351 unanimously to designate a section of U.S. 41 in Menominee County as the Specialist David Anthony Wilkie Jr. Memorial Highway, honoring a local service member killed in Iraq in 2007. Representative Preston described the family's long campaign for the designation.
The Michigan House voted unanimously to designate a stretch of U.S. 41 in Menominee County as the Specialist David Anthony Wilkie Jr. Memorial Highway.
Representative Preston urged support on behalf of Wilkie’s family and the Upper Peninsula community, recounting Wilkie’s service and sacrifice. "For our UP community, it is a profound act of gratitude for a young man who gave everything for our state and our nation," Preston said. The bill passed on final passage with a recorded vote of 101 ayes and 0 nays. The majority moved for immediate effect and that motion was ordered.
The legislation names a local road segment to honor Specialist Wilkie’s service in Iraq and to provide a lasting memorial for his family and community.
Ending: The bill passed unanimously and was ordered for enrollment and presentation to the governor.