Bill Text: IL SR0824 | 2015-2016 | 99th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Lynn D. Smith of Rushville.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2015-08-05 - Resolution Adopted [SR0824 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2015-SR0824-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of Lynn D. Smith of Rushville, who passed
away on July 27, 2015; and
WHEREAS, Lynn Smith was born on March 29, 1936 in Farmers
Township in Fulton County; his parents were Charles D. and
Lillie (nee Woodford) Smith; he married Donna Burmood on July
26, 1964 in Knoxville; and
WHEREAS, Lynn Smith served in the United States Army Corps
of Engineers during the Vietnam Era; he was stationed under the
ice cap in the Arctic Circle; and
WHEREAS, Following his military service, Lynn Smith was a
member of the Operating Engineers for 61 years; he worked for
S. W. Hardwick in Beardstown before becoming elected as the
Buena Vista Highway Commissioner, where he retired in 1999
after 32 years of service; he then began L.D. Smith and Sons
Excavating; and
WHEREAS, Lynn Smith served as Mayor of Rushville from 1999
to 2003; during this time, he was instrumental in developing
the back 9 holes at Scripps Park Golf Course and establishing
Wilson Street and the Rushville Business Park; and

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WHEREAS, Lynn Smith was a member of the Schuyler County
Board, the Route 67 Corridor Committee, the Two Rivers Regional
Council of Public Officials, and the West Central Mass Transit
District; he was a member of the Rushville Rotary Club, where
he served as President and was involved in building the Scripps
Park shelter, restroom, and constructed picnic tables; he also
volunteered his time for many community projects, including
Habitat for Humanity, and was a member of the Schuyler American
Legion Post #4 and AMVETS in Beardstown; and
WHEREAS, Lynn Smith enjoyed Sunday drives and was an avid
reader of Ancient and Civil War history; he built his own home,
enjoyed woodworking, and built each of his grandchildren
rocking horses; he also enjoyed excavating and spending time
with his wife and family; and
WHEREAS, Lynn Smith was preceded in death by his parents;
and
WHEREAS, Lynn Smith is survived by his wife, Donna; 2 sons,
Kendall (Sherry) Smith and Christopher (Kristin) Smith; 4
grandchildren, Emily, Nathan, Charles, and Henry Smith; 2
brothers, Ivan Smith and Stanley (Barbara) Smith; 2 sisters,
Joyce Chaplin and Barbara (Robert) Spencer; an uncle; and many
nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

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RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his
family and friends, mourn the passing of Lynn D. Smith; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to the family of Lynn Smith as an expression of our
sympathy.