SR1023 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR1023 LRB103 40906 ECR 73896 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Rev. Dr. Dan Smith of New Haven, Missouri, who passed away on September 29, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Rev. Smith, the son of Edward and Bette Smith, was born in Connersville, Indiana on June 21, 1956; he received his bachelor's degree from Indiana University and his Master of Divinity from Methodist Theological Seminary in Ohio; he later earned his doctorate from Western Theological Seminary in Holland, Michigan in 2011; and

WHEREAS, Rev. Smith served as a Methodist minister for 20 years before joining the United Church of Christ (UCC); at the time of his passing, he was serving at St. Peter's UCC in New Haven, Missouri; and

WHEREAS, Rev. Smith loved taking rides on his Harley-Davidson, and he was part of various Harley-Davidson riding groups; he also enjoyed playing the drums, listening to classic rock and roll, reading a good book, and watching movies; and

WHEREAS, Rev. Smith was devoted to his family, and he always made sure to stay in touch by phone or text; he never knew a stranger and would do anything to help someone in need; and

WHEREAS, Rev. Smith was the father of Micah Smith, the brother of Sande (Smith) and Randy Hardy, and the uncle of several nieces and nephews; 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 Rev. Dr. Dan 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 Rev. Smith as an expression of our deepest sympathy.