IL HR0872

Congratulates Francis J. "Smitty" Smith on receiving the IMPACT Award from the Economic Alliance of Kankakee County for his decades of innovation, investment, and service to regional economic growth

Recognizes Smith's career accomplishments including founding Illinois Diversatech, serving as board chairman of Manteno Bancshares, and chairman of the Manteno Planning Commission since 2005

Acknowledges Smith's service as a member of the Riverside Healthcare Board of Directors since 2006 and his contributions as a lifelong resident of Manteno

Notes Smith graduated from St. Patrick's High School (now Bishop McNamara Catholic School) in Kankakee and the University of Notre Dame before returning to the region for a business career in insurance, banking, and development

Recognizes Smith's 57-year marriage to Jean and their four children: William, Mike, Pam, and Kelly