SR0423 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Lyle D. "Lightening" Smith of Canton, who passed away on July 30, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Lyle Smith was born to Clyde and Marie (Schissler) Smith on November 17, 1937; he served with the United States Army and was stationed in Germany; and

WHEREAS, Lyle Smith retired from Caterpillar after 35 years of service; and

WHEREAS, Lyle Smith enjoyed filling his Morton building full of tools, machinery, antiques and anything else he could find at the countless auctions he attended; and

WHEREAS, Lyle Smith was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Chris Smith; his brother, Dewayne (Carol) Smith; and the mother of his children, Joyce E. Bull; and

WHEREAS, Lyle Smith is survived by his daughter, Laura Howarter, and his grandchildren, Zach, Tyler, and Christopher; 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 Lyle D. "Lightening" 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 Lyle Smith as an expression of our deepest sympathy.