SR1012 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Ericka Jennifer Smith of Crystal Lake, who passed away on October 7, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Ericka Smith was born to Mike and Toddi (Baseley) Conway on April 9, 1971; she was the first member of her family to graduate from college; she earned her bachelor's degree from Northeast Missouri State University and her master's degree from National Lewis University, where she graduated with honors; she married Eric Smith in Crystal Lake on December 5, 1998; and

WHEREAS, Ericka Smith's passion was the English language; she was an expert storyteller and was able to challenge her audience's perspective and make them laugh out loud; and

WHEREAS, Ericka Smith was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Claude and Mary Baseley; her paternal grandmother, Leona Conway; and her aunt, Lynne Donarski; and

WHEREAS, Ericka Smith is survived by her husband of 18 years, Eric; her pride and joy, Keegan Kathe; her parents, Mike and Toddi Conway; her sister, Katie (Joe) Sharp; her nieces, Lilly, Maggie, and Abby; and her in-laws, Charles and Gerda Smith; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Ericka Jennifer Smith and extend our sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Ericka Smith as an expression of our deepest sympathy.