Bill Text: IL SR0103 | 2015-2016 | 99th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Robert Rolland Smith of Alton.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2015-02-05 - Resolution Adopted [SR0103 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2015-SR0103-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of Robert Rolland "Bob" Smith of Alton, who
passed away on January 12, 2015; and
WHEREAS, Robert Smith was born in Grayslake on July 1, 1937
to Delbert A. and Mildred C. (nee Schaefer) Smith; he married
Jean R. Crawford on December 21, 1957 in Alton at St. Matthew
Catholic Church; and
WHEREAS, Robert Smith worked for the State of Illinois as a
counselor for over 30 years, retiring in 1992; and
WHEREAS, Robert Smith enjoyed gardening, reading, social
gatherings, and spending time with his family; he was a member
of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alton, where he helped in
various capacities, including serving at Mass; he was also
active in the SERRA Club and with the local Knights of
Columbus; he helped at St. Francis Convent as a Mass server and
as a worshipper in the Adoration Chapel; he enjoyed vintage
Hollywood films, jazz bands, and period music; he also enjoyed
teaching for Southwestern Illinois College and Lewis and Clark
Colleges; he volunteered for numerous Catholic and religious
organizations; and

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WHEREAS, Robert Smith was preceded in death by his parents
and his wife, Jean; and
WHEREAS, Robert Smith is survived by his 7 children and
their spouses, Dr. Glenn and Dr. Cynthia Ochipa-Smith, Jeanine
and Mark Morelli, Darren and Janet Smith, Todd Smith, Grethen
and Rodney Cook, Allison and Mark Cowgill, and Peter Smith; his
23 grandchildren; his 4 great-grandchildren; his 2 sisters and
a brother-in-law, Dr. Dianne Parker and Cynthia and Ron Frick;
and several nieces and nephews; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
Robert Rolland "Bob" Smith, and extend our sincere condolences
to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to the family of Robert Smith as an expression of our
deepest sympathy.