MEMORIAL-JOHN SQUIBB, PHD

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SR0778
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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 John Squibb, PhD of Chatham, formerly
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of Mount Vernon, who passed away on April 3, 2026; and

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WHEREAS, Dr. Squibb, the son of John William and Venita
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Christine (Hamlin) Squibb, was born in Seminole, Oklahoma on
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November 26, 1942; he earned his bachelor's and master's
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degrees in history and political science from Southern
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Illinois University Carbondale and his doctorate in American
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constitutional history and law from the University of
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Wisconsin - Madison; he married Mary Lou Rios in Springfield
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on October 15, 1994, and she preceded him in death on September
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23, 2020; and

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WHEREAS, Dr. Squibb was a history and political science
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professor at Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC) and the
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University of Illinois Springfield, formerly Sangamon State
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University, from 1970-2007, returning to LLCC soon after to
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work as an adjunct instructor for 12 years; in his time at
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LLCC, he served as Social Science Division chairperson and was
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a member of the union, working for improved benefits,
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conditions, and pay; he taught thousands of students and
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maintained long-term friendships with many, and his colleagues
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made an indelible impression on him with their dedication,

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talents, and commitment to higher education and learning; and

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WHEREAS, Dr. Squibb was admired for his teaching skills
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and classroom humor, receiving honors that included the
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Western Illinois Most Inspirational Teacher Award in 2000,
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multiple selections as a finalist for the Drs. Raymond and Ann
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Pearson Master Teacher Award, the Master Teacher Award in
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2002, and the National Institute for Staff Organization and
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Development Teaching Excellence Award; and

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WHEREAS, Dr. Squibb attended Cherry Hills Baptist Church;
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he loved attending spring training baseball games with family
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in Arizona and watching Boston Red Sox baseball and Wisconsin
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Badgers basketball and football; he enjoyed reading and being
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with his pets, most recently his twin Yorkshire terriers, and
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he missed spending time with his late wife most of all; and

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WHEREAS, Dr. Squibb was preceded in death by his parents
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and his brother, William C. Squibb; and

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WHEREAS, Dr. Squibb is survived by his daughters, Tanum
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(Enrique) Smith and Tanya Smith; his son, Brad (Dawn) Squibb;
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his grandchildren, Eric Smith, Allison (Zeke) Rowe, Connor
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(Abigail) Smith, Jim Pounds, Royal Squibb, Peytin Bryant, and
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Alexis Bryant; and his great-grandchildren, Rylee Rowe and
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Wyola Wynn; 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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John Squibb, PhD 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 Dr. Squibb as an expression of our
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deepest sympathy.

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