SR0995 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0995 LRB102 26916 LAW 38059 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Martha Louise (Klein) Smith of Bethalto, who passed away on November 13, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Martha Smith was born to Marian (Broderick) and Robert Klein in Bethalto on October 10, 1949; she graduated from Civic Memorial High School in 1967; she married Dan Smith at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Bethalto on October 11, 1975; and

WHEREAS, Martha Smith became a bank teller at Bethalto National Bank in 1967, and she advanced to vice president of the Bethalto branch of the First National Bank of Staunton; she also spent countless hours with her parents and older sister, Mary Ann, running the Klein's Store, a Bethalto landmark; and

WHEREAS, Martha Smith's pride in Bethalto compelled her to serve the community in multiple ways; she served as a village trustee and city clerk; she also found time to volunteer for the Boys and Girls Club of Bethalto and the Community Hope Center; and

WHEREAS, Martha Smith was deeply committed to her faith and a lifelong member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church; she was an active church member, especially on the Finance Committee and as a church trustee; she also served as a member of the Catholic Charities Board; and

WHEREAS, Martha Smith's family was her pride and priority; she loved taking family trips, vacationing in Destin, Florida for over 25 years and Key West for another 10 years, where she enjoyed soaking in the sun, laughing, and making memories; she was also a longtime fan of the Civic Memorial High School Eagles, and she enjoyed supporting her two sons in Eagles Athletics; and

WHEREAS, Martha Smith was preceded in death by her parents; and

WHEREAS, At the time of her passing, Martha Smith was survived by her husband, Dan Smith; her sons, Nick (Alyssa) Smith and Corey Smith; her sister, Mary Ann (Gene) Magac; and many others; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Martha Louise (Klein) 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 Martha Smith as an expression of our deepest sympathy.