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IL HR0729

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Curtis Tarver

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Origin

House of Representatives

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Memorial resolution honoring John Alden Smith Jr., who passed away on March 4, 2026, at 82 years old (born January 3, 1944, in Indianapolis, Indiana)
  • U.S. Army veteran who served from September 1963 to September 1966 as a Specialist Four and field radio repairman, earning the Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and marksmanship badges
  • Worked 37 years in telecommunications at Western Electric, Illinois Bell, and Lucent Technologies
  • Active community volunteer through Lillydale First Baptist Church Choir, New Progressive Missionary Baptist Church, a food pantry, Village of Hazel Crest Veterans Commission, and VFW Post 311
  • Survived by his wife Marva of over 61 years, three children, seven grandchildren, and one great-grandchild

Legislative Description

MEMORIAL-JOHN A. SMITH JR.

Last Action

Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II

3/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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