House Resolution 367 is a commemorative resolution honoring Sergeant First Class Ogden Neil Thompson of Aurora, an Illinois soldier who served in the U.S. Army with Company G, 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division. The resolution notes that Thompson was listed as missing in action after fighting near Unsan, North Korea on November 1, 1950, and was later presumed dead on December 31, 1953.
The resolution also recognizes the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Heroes Way Designation Program and specifically commends the designation of Route 25 in Aurora, from Sullivan Road to Ashland Avenue, as the SFC Ogden N. Thompson Memorial Highway. It directs that copies of the resolution be presented to Thompson’s family as a formal expression of respect and remembrance.
Impact
HR0367 does not amend the Illinois Compiled Statutes or create new regulatory requirements. Its legal effect is limited to expressing the House’s commendation of an existing highway memorial designation under the Heroes Way Designation Program and to formally honoring SFC Thompson and his family. The practical impact is ceremonial and commemorative, reinforcing a state-recognized memorial roadway in Aurora.
Sentiment
The overall sentiment surrounding the resolution is strongly supportive and respectful. As a tribute to a fallen Illinois service member and to the state’s efforts to honor military sacrifice, the measure reflects bipartisan-style ceremonial recognition rather than policy debate. No votes or committee transcripts are provided, but the text itself indicates a unanimous tone of gratitude and remembrance.
Contention
No notable contention is evident in the available record. The resolution is purely honorary, with no fiscal, administrative, or policy changes that would typically generate disagreement. The only substantive focus is the appropriateness of honoring SFC Thompson and acknowledging the memorial highway designation, both of which are presented positively and without opposition in the bill text.