SR0448 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Anthony L. Smith of Springfield, who passed away on November 6, 2011; and

WHEREAS, Anthony Smith was born on August 15, 1967, in Springfield; and

WHEREAS, Anthony Smith earned his associate's degree in culinary arts from Joliet Junior College and his bachelor's degree in hotel and restaurant management from Western Illinois University; and

WHEREAS, Anthony Smith was employed as a teacher's aide at Matheny-Withrow Elementary School for the past 2 years; he was also employed at Lindsey's Restaurant in the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel for 17 years; and

WHEREAS, Anthony Smith was a faithful member of Grace United Methodist Church, where he regularly participated with the young adults to host various fundraisers to give back to the church; he spearheaded the Annual Mostaccioli Dinner and the Senior Dinner, where he enjoyed creating menus and displaying his world famous culinary talents to feed the Grace Church family and friends; he also facilitated the Black History Month activities each February, where he directed weekly themed activities, coordinated guest speakers and generated positive enthusiasm for African American history; he was also a member of Alpha Phi Omega, the National Service Fraternity, and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.; and

WHEREAS, Anthony Smith loved to travel, spend time with his family and friends, and cooking; and

WHEREAS, Anthony Smith is preceded in death by his father, George Smith Jr.; his mother, Barbara Jean Bell; and his brother, Timmy Bell; and

WHEREAS, Anthony Smith is survived by his stepmother, Gladys Mae Smith; his brother, Raynard Smith; his brothers, Tommy (Glendora) Bell, Charles (Kim) Bell, and Perry Johnson; his stepsister, Mary (Fred) Nunn; and his many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Anthony L. Smith; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Anthony Smith as an expression of our sympathy.