MEMORIAL-MICHAEL L. SMOOT

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SR0651
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SENATE RESOLUTION

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WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
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to learn of the death of Michael L. Smoot, who passed away on
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January 3, 2026; and

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WHEREAS, Michael Smoot, born in Carbondale on February 16,
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1943, dedicated his life to public education in Illinois; for
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more than 37 years, he shaped schools, supported teachers, and
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improved the lives of countless students; he began his career
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as a classroom teacher and steadily rose through roles as a
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principal and an administrator before serving with distinction
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as superintendent of schools for Wood Dale School District #7
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for 25 years; his leadership was marked by integrity,
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thoughtful strategy, and a deep belief in the potential of
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every child; and

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WHEREAS, Following his retirement, Michael Smoot received
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recognition from the Illinois House of Representatives for his
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exemplary contributions to education, a testament to the
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esteem he garnered during his career and within the community;
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and

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WHEREAS, Outside of work, Michael Smoot embraced life with
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enthusiasm and curiosity; he loved the American West and
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dearly enjoyed snow skiing and fly fishing in Idaho and

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Wyoming; he was also a gourmet chef, expressing his love
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through cooking and taking great pride in preparing memorable
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meals for his family to create lasting traditions around the
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table; and

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WHEREAS, Michael Smoot was known as a fun and funny
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presence, and people genuinely enjoyed spending time with him;
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he possessed a keen intellect and approached all challenges
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with strategic insight, and his enduring enthusiasm for
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thoroughbred horse racing reflected his admiration for
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discipline, high performance, and thoughtful analysis; and

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WHEREAS, Above all, Michael Smoot was a devoted son,
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brother, husband, father, and grandfather who leaves behind a
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legacy of service, intellect, humor, and deep commitment to
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his family; and

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WHEREAS, Michael Smoot was preceded in death by his
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father, Charles Smoot, and his parents, Juanita Smoot Corder
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and Lawrence Corder; and

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WHEREAS, Michael Smoot is survived by his wife of 60
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years, Judy Smoot; his brother, Charles Smoot; his sons, Sean
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Smoot and Chris Smoot; three grandchildren; and a host of
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friends, colleagues, and former students; therefore, be it

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RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL
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ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
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Michael L. Smoot and extend our sincere condolences to his
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family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it
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further

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RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
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presented to the family of Michael Smoot as an expression of
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our deepest sympathy.

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