Bill Text: IL SR2002 | 2017-2018 | 100th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Charles William "Bill" Smith of Champaign.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2018-11-15 - Resolution Adopted [SR2002 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2017-SR2002-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of Charles William "Bill" Smith D.V.M. of
Champaign, who passed away on August 31, 2018; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Smith was born in Pontiac to George and Gladys
(Eppel) Smith on May 21, 1940; he received his Doctor of
Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Illinois
College of Veterinary Medicine in 1965, and a master of science
degree in 1972; in 1975, he completed a rigid examination to
become a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary
Surgeons, making him board certified in surgery; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Smith began his career in Dundee and Rockford
and then served in the Army Veterinary Corps for two years; he
returned to the University of Illinois as an instructor in
1969; in 1978, he was appointed chief of small animal surgery
at the college; by 1980, he was a professor of veterinary
clinical medicine, and he taught orthopedic surgery; he taught
at the college for 31 years before his retirement in August
2000; during retirement, he worked as a veterinary consultant
in various practices mainly in Bradley and Bloomington; he
loved teaching students, interns, and residents; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Smith was the recipient of the Norden

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Outstanding Teacher Award in 1977, 1983, and 1991; in 1966, the
members of the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association
recognized him for his impact on the careers of his students;
in 2000, he received the Campus Award for Excellence in
Professional and Graduate Student Teaching; in 2014, the ACVS
Foundation awarded him the distinction of Honored Mentor as
colleagues acknowledged the outstanding mentorship and support
he provided them in their professional development; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Smith was a member of Cornerstone Baptist
Church of Savoy, where he faithfully served as a teacher, a
moderator, and a deacon; he enjoyed Bible Study Fellowship and
was a leader for several years; he also went on two medical
mission trips to Honduras; his faith was important to him; he
enjoyed woodworking as a hobby; he was a kind, considerate, and
humble person, devoted to his family; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Smith was preceded in death by his parents and
his brother, Pete; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Smith is survived by his wife, Ann; his
children, Michael Smith, Steve (Joann) Smith, Becky (Steve)
Amjad, and Marcia (Brian) Schoudel; his grandchildren, Andrew,
Marissa, and Aaron Smith, Emma, Sarah, Ben, and Molly Amjad,
Carter and Madison Smith, and Jacob and Tyler Schoudel; his
brothers, Jim and Robert (Sharon) Smith; and his many nieces

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and nephews; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
Charles William "Bill" Smith D.V.M. 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 Dr. Smith as an expression of our
deepest sympathy.