SR0926 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0926 LRB103 40268 ECR 72266 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Richard L. "Dick" Smith of Moline, who passed away on April 4, 2024; and

WHEREAS, Dick Smith was born to Gerald and Mercedes (Hampton) Smith in Kewanee on December 10, 1939; he served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Oriskany for four years; he married Marcella Searcy in Missouri on May 1, 1963; and

WHEREAS, Dick Smith worked at Case IH for many years, retiring in 1992; and

WHEREAS, Dick Smith was a member of the AFL-CIO; and

WHEREAS, Dick Smith was preceded in death by his parents; his sons, Randy Smith and Robert "Bobby" Smith; and his brothers, Thomas Smith and Jerry Smith; and

WHEREAS, Dick Smith is survived by his wife; his children, Lori (Mike) Ayers, Amee (Todd) Stetter, and Ryan (Tara) Smith; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; his sister, Sally Lane; his brother, Orlie Smith; and many nieces, nephews, and other family members; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Richard L. "Dick" 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 Dick Smith as an expression of our deepest sympathy.