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This resolution, passed by the Illinois Senate, expresses sorrow over the death of Irvin Frank "Irv" Smith, a former Illinois State Representative and City of Springfield Alderperson, who passed away on November 24, 2025. The resolution details his extensive career and contributions, including his service in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, his roles as an educator and school principal where he fostered sportsmanship, his leadership in community organizations like the Springfield Community Action Agency and the Head Start Program, his tenure as Sangamon County Regional Superintendent of Schools, and his significant involvement in the Republican Party, where he served as Sangamon County Republican Party Chairman and a delegate to the Republican National Convention. It also highlights his lifelong dedication to swimming, coaching numerous teams and receiving accolades, as well as his long-standing commitment to the Springfield YMCA. The resolution concludes by extending condolences to his family and friends and stating that a copy of this resolution will be presented to them as a token of sympathy.

https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=535&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SR&SessionID=114&GA=104