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IL SR0553

Resolution

Status

Passed

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Steve McClure

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Origin

Senate

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Memorial resolution honoring John Mark Smith of Springfield, who passed away on December 15, 2025 at age 91 (born September 28, 1934)
  • Served in the United States Army in Germany following the Korean War and graduated from University of Illinois Springfield in 1977
  • Worked as a Springfield Police Department patrolman beginning in 1957, rising through the ranks to sergeant, detective, and watch commander during a 31-year career ending in 1989
  • Subsequently worked 15 years at the Illinois Department of Revenue before retirement
  • Active member of Concordia Lutheran Church, Illinois Police Association, Illinois Police Benevolent and Protective Association, and lifetime member of the National Rifle Association

Legislative Description

MEMORIAL-JOHN M. SMITH

Last Action

Resolution Adopted

1/14/2026

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