SR1402 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of John F. "Jack" Smith of McHenry, who passed away on July 30, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Jack Smith was born in McHenry on December 28, 1927 to Arthur and Laura (nee Young) Smith; he served in the United States Army from 1946 to 1948; he married Betty A. Miller at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Johnsburg on November 26, 1953; and

WHEREAS, Jack Smith trained as a butcher and spent several years in the profession before entering the carpentry field; he spent most of his career as a carpenter, working for various carpentry firms in the McHenry area; he retired from Joseph Frett & Son Construction in 1993; and

WHEREAS, Jack Smith was a Master Rose Gardener; he enjoyed golfing, and was a long-time member of the McHenry Country Club; he also enjoyed fishing and bowling; he loved to show support for his grandchildren by attending their sporting events and school activities; and

WHEREAS, Jack Smith was preceded in death by his parents; his 5 brothers, Arthur, Earl, Ralph, Lester, and Bob; and a sister, Marian; and

WHEREAS, Jack Smith is survived by his wife of 60 years, Betty; 4 children, Debbie (Wade) Heisler, Sandi (Mark) Patterson, Jeff (Dee-Dee) Smith, and Brian (Chris) Smith; 8 grandchildren, Kristin (Benson) Sanford, Kimberly (Mark) Kunkel, Kelly, Jorden, Jeremy, Jason, Ryan, and Logan; and a sister, Dori Tonyan; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the death of John F. "Jack" 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 Jack Smith as an expression of our deepest sympathy.