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This resolution, passed by the Illinois Senate, expresses sorrow and condolences on the death of Hal I. Smith of Springfield, who passed away on December 3, 2025. The resolution details Mr. Smith's life, including his birth in Springfield, his education at Springfield High School and Sangamon State University (now the University of Illinois Springfield), and his extensive career which included working for U.S. Senator Charles H. Percy, over 30 years in the private sector with global gaming and entertainment companies, serving as executive director of the Looking for Lincoln Heritage Coalition, contributing to Lincoln College and Congressman Darin LaHood's office, and his final role as executive director for development at the SIU Foundation at the School of Medicine before retiring in 2024. It also highlights his passion for the St. Louis Cardinals, his extensive world travels, his love for his family, his involvement with Blessed Sacrament Church, and his reputation as a great communicator. The resolution concludes by offering a copy of the resolution to his family as an expression of deepest sympathy.

https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=548&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SR&SessionID=114&GA=104