SR1386 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Matthew Clayton Smock of Harrisburg, who passed away on January 30, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Matthew Smock was born in Carbondale to John and Martha (Tolbert) Smock on June 10, 2002; and

WHEREAS, Matthew Smock was a sophomore at Harrisburg High School and aspired to be a video game designer; and

WHEREAS, Matthew Smock enjoyed movies, cooking, WWE wrestling, and his one true love, a black toy poodle, Sammie; he profoundly impacted the lives of all who knew and loved him; and

WHEREAS, Matthew Smock was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, John Russell and Freda (Turner) Smock; his maternal grandfather, Norman L. Tolbert; his uncle, Tony Shimkus; and his aunt, Linda Robinson; and

WHEREAS, Matthew Smock is survived by his parents; his sister, Amanda Nicole Smock; his maternal grandmother, Betty Jo (Dunn) Tolbert; his aunt, Margaret Shimkus; his uncles, Rusty (Lori) Smock, Steve (Cheryl) Smock, and the Rev. Michael (Rose) Hook; and several cousins; therefore, be it

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