SR2002 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Charles William "Bill" Smith D.V.M. of Champaign, who passed away on August 31, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Smith was born in Pontiac to George and Gladys (Eppel) Smith on May 21, 1940; he received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 1965, and a master of science degree in 1972; in 1975, he completed a rigid examination to become a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons, making him board certified in surgery; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Smith began his career in Dundee and Rockford and then served in the Army Veterinary Corps for two years; he returned to the University of Illinois as an instructor in 1969; in 1978, he was appointed chief of small animal surgery at the college; by 1980, he was a professor of veterinary clinical medicine, and he taught orthopedic surgery; he taught at the college for 31 years before his retirement in August 2000; during retirement, he worked as a veterinary consultant in various practices mainly in Bradley and Bloomington; he loved teaching students, interns, and residents; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Smith was the recipient of the Norden Outstanding Teacher Award in 1977, 1983, and 1991; in 1966, the members of the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association recognized him for his impact on the careers of his students; in 2000, he received the Campus Award for Excellence in Professional and Graduate Student Teaching; in 2014, the ACVS Foundation awarded him the distinction of Honored Mentor as colleagues acknowledged the outstanding mentorship and support he provided them in their professional development; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Smith was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church of Savoy, where he faithfully served as a teacher, a moderator, and a deacon; he enjoyed Bible Study Fellowship and was a leader for several years; he also went on two medical mission trips to Honduras; his faith was important to him; he enjoyed woodworking as a hobby; he was a kind, considerate, and humble person, devoted to his family; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Smith was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Pete; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Smith is survived by his wife, Ann; his children, Michael Smith, Steve (Joann) Smith, Becky (Steve) Amjad, and Marcia (Brian) Schoudel; his grandchildren, Andrew, Marissa, and Aaron Smith, Emma, Sarah, Ben, and Molly Amjad, Carter and Madison Smith, and Jacob and Tyler Schoudel; his brothers, Jim and Robert (Sharon) Smith; and his many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Charles William "Bill" Smith D.V.M. 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 Dr. Smith as an expression of our deepest sympathy.