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Honoring Illinois State Senator Linda Holmes through the Honorary Designation of “Senator Linda Holmes Ave” at Farnsworth Avenue and Fifth Avenue in Aurora, Illinois
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WHEREAS, Illinois State Senator Linda Holmes was elected to the Illinois Senate in 2006 and began serving the 42nd Senate District in January 2007; and
WHEREAS, Senator Holmes has dedicated nearly two decades to public service in the Illinois General Assembly, representing residents of Aurora and surrounding communities, including portions of Kane County; and
WHEREAS, Senator Holmes has served in Senate leadership as Assistant Majority Leader and has been a longstanding advocate for local government, community interests, and the residents of the Fox Valley; and
WHEREAS, throughout her legislative career, Senator Holmes has maintained working relationships with local elected officials, community organizations, and residents, helping bring the concerns and needs of Kane County communities to the Illinois General Assembly; and
WHEREAS, the Kane County Board wishes to recognize Senator Holmes for her years of public service, her dedication to the people of the Fox Valley, and her contributions to Kane County and the State of Illinois; and
WHEREAS, the intersection of Farnsworth Avenue and Fifth Avenue in Aurora, Illinois, has been identified as an appropriate location for an honorary street designation recognizing Senator Holmes; and
WHEREAS, Aurora Township Highway Commissioner Jason Owens, as the highway authority responsible for the intersection, has been consulted and has agreed to coordinate with the County regarding the placement and installation of honorary signage; and
WHEREAS, the proposed honorary designation will serve as a lasting public recognition of Senator Holmes’s service without changing the official name of Farnsworth Avenue or Fifth Avenue, existing property addresses, or roadway jurisdiction.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Kane County Board hereby honors Illinois State Senator Linda Holmes through the honorary designation “Senator Linda Holmes Way” at the intersection of Farnsworth Avenue and Fifth Avenue in Aurora, Illinois.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Kane County Board supports coordination with Aurora Township Highway Commissioner Jason Owens, as the responsible highway authority, for the placement and installation of appropriate honorary street signage at the designated location, consistent with applicable roadway and signage requirements.
BE IT FURTHUR RESOLVED that this honorary designation is commemorative in nature and shall not constitute an official roadway renaming, alter existing property addresses, or transfer any roadway maintenance or jurisdictional responsibility.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an official dedication ceremony may be scheduled in coordination with Senator Holmes, Highway Commissioner Owens, and participating local officials at a mutually agreeable date and location.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Kane County Board extends its sincere appreciation and recognition to Senator Linda Holmes for her distinguished public service and lasting contributions to the residents of Kane County and the Fox Valley.
Passed by the Kane County Board on November 10, 2026.
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John A. Cunningham, MBA, JD, JD Corinne M. Pierog MA, MBA
Clerk, County Board Chairman, County Board
Kane County, Illinois Kane County, Illinois
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