SR0546 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0546 LRB102 20718 ECR 29597 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Charles "Charlie" E. Smith of Rock Island, who passed away on September 7, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Charlie Smith was born to George and Theresa (Bernet) Smith on December 22, 1927; he graduated from Springfield High School and served in the U.S. Army during World War II; he then attended Springfield Community College before transferring to St. Louis University, where he graduated in 1958; and

WHEREAS, During college, Charlie Smith joined the FBI as a clerk, where he met and married Mary Louise Hunn; after graduation, he achieved agent status and shortly thereafter transferred to the FBI office in Phoenix; he later served FBI tours in Killeen and San Antonio, Texas, in Jackson and Columbus, Mississippi, and in Springfield; he then served in the Quad Cities office, where he retired as Special Agent in Charge in 1980 after 30 years of service; and

WHEREAS, Charlie Smith received much recognition for his service with the FBI; most notably, he received special recognition from then FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover for taking part in apprehending an FBI Top Ten Fugitive in Phoenix; and

WHEREAS, In retirement, Charlie Smith enjoyed collecting coins, arts and crafts, bird watching, growing roses, and eating breakfast at Cracker Barrel; above all, he enjoyed spending time with his family; and

WHEREAS, Charlie Smith was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Edward, Robert, David, Albert, George, and Walter Smith; and his sister, Frances Ries; and

WHEREAS, Charlie Smith is survived by his children, Kathryn (William) Fey, Carolyn (Kevin) Puebla, Charles David (Christine) Smith, Michael (Christine) Smith, and Thomas (Lucy) Smith; his 13 grandchildren; his 13 great-grandchildren; his sister-in-law, Barb Smith; and his nephews, Mathew and Patrick Smith; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Charles "Charlie" E. 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 Charlie Smith as an expression of our deepest sympathy.