SR0554 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Don David Smith of Des Plaines, who passed away on October 7, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Don Smith was a native of Ohio; he served as a peacetime soldier in the United States Army as a Russian translator on the West German border, where he met his wife; and

WHEREAS, Don Smith was employed by Maine West Township High School, where he taught Spanish for 33 years; he was involved with the AFS program and the Spanish club; he organized and chaperoned several trips to Mexico and Europe; and

WHEREAS, Don Smith volunteered at Genesis teaching English to Spanish speakers and volunteered for several years at the Self Help Closet and Pantry of Des Plaines after retirement; he enjoyed singing and was part of Four on the Floor at Maine West and the Chicago Veterans Chorus; he loved to read and travel in his spare time; and

WHEREAS, Don Smith is survived by his wife of 63 years, Rosemarie Smith; his children, Erik Smith, Britta (Jay) Smith-Goeppner, and Jennifer (Jeff) Mindykowski; and his grandchildren, J.D. Mindykowski, Allison Mindykowski, and Danielle Mindykowski; 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 Don David 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 Don Smith as an expression of our deepest sympathy.