SR2180 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Michael Lester Smith of Chicago, who passed away on October 25, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Michael Smith was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Gerald and Dorothy Smith on January 25, 1946; he served in the United States Army as a medic in Germany during the Vietnam War and married Rebecca Smith on October 20, 1979; and

WHEREAS, Michael Smith worked as a hemodialysis technologist at the University of Chicago Hospital for 40 years before retiring; and

WHEREAS, Michael Smith's passion in life was baseball, whether it be playing, coaching, or watching; he was devoted to his family and enjoyed spending time with them; he never missed any of his children's games, plays, recitals, or any other activities in which they were involved; he played a huge role in the lives of many others, being a mentor to some; he was also generous with the community, spearheading projects such as a food bank for his patients and acquiring grants to build a baseball diamond at Kilbourn Park; and

WHEREAS, Michael Smith is survived by his wife, Rebecca; his children, Mark (Erica), Keith (Errin Gray), and Elizabeth; and his grandchildren, Jack, Henry, and Scarlett; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Michael Lester 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 Michael Smith as an expression of our deepest sympathy.