SR1502 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Earl E. Smith of McHenry, who passed away on September 14 2014; and

WHEREAS, Earl Smith was born in Effingham on May 2, 1938 to Oscar Earl and Allene (nee Engle) Smith; and

WHEREAS, Prior to retirement 7 years ago, Earl Smith was employed as a tool & die maker at Regency Die & Mold Company of Ingleside; after retirement, he was employed for nearly 4 years on a part-time basis at Meijer in McHenry, where he worked in the Garden Department; and

WHEREAS, Since living in McHenry, Earl Smith was a resident for the entire time in the West Shore Beach subdivision, where he was instrumental in improving and bringing his neighborhood together; he was active with the West Shore Beach Property Owners Association, serving on the Board of Directors as well as holding the office of President and Vice-President for several years; and

WHEREAS, Earl Smith was an avid fisherman throughout his lifetime, and enjoyed boating when he was younger; he was a proud grandfather and loved to spend time with his family; he was always willing to help people, and made many friends over the years; and

WHEREAS, Earl Smith was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Deborah C. Smith; and

WHEREAS, Earl Smith is survived by his daughter, Tiffany (Francis) Fisher; a son, Christopher Stone; 2 grandchildren, Dominick Fisher and George Fisher; 3 brothers, Fredrick (Marnie Rawson) Smith, George (Joyce) Smith, and Stephen Smith; a sister, Marion (Bobby) Hitt; and several nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Earl E. 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 Earl Smith as an expression of our deepest sympathy.