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SENATE RESOLUTION

  
 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to 
3learn of the death of Gregory P. "Greg" Smith of Brimfield, who 
4passed away on May 20, 2019; and
  
 
5    WHEREAS, Greg Smith was born in Streator to George Sr. and 
6Ida (Schaefer) Smith on September 29, 1956; he married Patricia 
7"Patti" Rios on December 30, 2000; and
  
 
8    WHEREAS, Greg Smith worked at Exelon for 27 years and then 
9became a real estate investor; and
 
10    WHEREAS, Greg Smith was also a professional bass guitarist; 
11more than anything, he loved jamming with his five brothers and 
12two close friends, who comprised Smith Bros. & Co.; and
  
 
13    WHEREAS, Greg Smith served on the board of directors for 
14America's Gold Star Families; he was also a member of 
15Northwoods Community Church for almost 20 years, where he 
16served on the Praise Team; he  was a devoted father and 
17grandfather; he was affectionately called "G.G." (Grandpa 
18Greg); he was a wonderful provider and loved spoiling his 
19grandchildren; and
  
 
20    WHEREAS, Greg Smith was preceded in death by his father, 
 
 
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1George Smith Sr.; and
  
 
2    WHEREAS, Greg Smith is survived by his wife, Patti; his 
3mother, Ida; his children, Jonette (Greg) Russell, Jesse 
4(Jessica) Wenger, Stephanie (Travis) Canaday, Josey Wenger, 
5and Tara (David) Martin; 13 grandchildren; his brothers, George 
6(Lucille), Gerry (Donna), Gordon (Robin), Gary (Patricia), and 
7Glen (Ann); and numerous nieces and nephews; therefore, be it
  
 
8    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL 
9ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of 
10Gregory P. "Greg" Smith and extend our sincere condolences to 
11his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it 
12further
  
 
13    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
14presented to  the family of  Greg Smith as an expression of our 
15deepest sympathy.