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1		SENATE RESOLUTION
2		WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
3		learn of the death of Robert Rolland "Bob" Smith of Alton, who
4		passed away on January 12, 2015; and
5		WHEREAS, Robert Smith was born in Grayslake on July 1, 1937
6		to Delbert A. and Mildred C. (nee Schaefer) Smith; he married
7		Jean R. Crawford on December 21, 1957 in Alton at St. Matthew
8		Catholic Church; and
9		WHEREAS, Robert Smith worked for the State of Illinois as a
10		counselor for over 30 years, retiring in 1992; and
11		WHEREAS, Robert Smith enjoyed gardening, reading, social
12		gatherings, and spending time with his family; he was a member
13		of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alton, where he helped in
14		various capacities, including serving at Mass; he was also
15		active in the SERRA Club and with the local Knights of
16		Columbus; he helped at St. Francis Convent as a Mass server and
17		as a worshipper in the Adoration Chapel; he enjoyed vintage
18		Hollywood films, jazz bands, and period music; he also enjoyed
19		teaching for Southwestern Illinois College and Lewis and Clark
20		Colleges; he volunteered for numerous Catholic and religious
21		organizations; and

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1		WHEREAS, Robert Smith was preceded in death by his parents
2		and his wife, Jean; and
3		WHEREAS, Robert Smith is survived by his 7 children and
4		their spouses, Dr. Glenn and Dr. Cynthia Ochipa-Smith, Jeanine
5		and Mark Morelli, Darren and Janet Smith, Todd Smith, Grethen
6		and Rodney Cook, Allison and Mark Cowgill, and Peter Smith; his
7		23 grandchildren; his 4 great-grandchildren; his 2 sisters and
8		a brother-in-law, Dr. Dianne Parker and Cynthia and Ron Frick;
9		and several nieces and nephews; therefore, be it
10		RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL
11		ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
12		Robert Rolland "Bob" Smith, and extend our sincere condolences
13		to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be
14		it further
15		RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
16		presented to the family of Robert Smith as an expression of our
17		deepest sympathy.