HR0495 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Claude Smith Jr. of Herrin, who passed away on May 5, 2009; and

WHEREAS, Claude Smith Jr. was born in Pittsburg on November 10, 1924; he was the son of Claude and Aliene (Walker) Smith; he married Alice Frick on June 23, 1945 in the Energy Methodist Church; and

WHEREAS, Claude Smith Jr. was a business entrepreneur who successfully ran Herrin's South Side Lumber for many years; and

WHEREAS, Claude Smith Jr. was a 50-year member of the Herrin Masonic Lodge and a member of the Herrin Elks and Illinois Lumber Dealers; and

WHEREAS, Claude Smith Jr. enjoyed playing golf and his trips to Florida; he also loved a clean house and working in his yard; and

WHEREAS, Claude Smith Jr. was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Naomi Shaddox; his infant sister, Thelma Smith; and his cousin, F.L. Walker; and

WHEREAS, Claude Smith Jr. is survived by his son, Kent (Terri) Smith; his grandchildren, Cecily K. Smith and Elliott J. Smith; his godson, Brandon Switzer; his niece, Cindy Schreck; his nephew, Keith Shaddox; and his several nieces, nephews, and cousins; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Claude Smith Jr.; and be it further

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