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HR 719

MEMORIAL-CINTHIA D. SMITH

104th Regular Session Introduced by Sue Scherer

The bill memorializes and expresses condolences for Cinthia Dianne "Cindy" Smith, recognizing her nursing career and longtime community leadership.

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Bill Summary · HR 719

Overview

  • Bill: HR0719 (Memorial-Cinthia D. Smith)
  • Session/Jurisdiction: Illinois, 104th General Assembly
  • Type: House Resolution (non-binding)
  • Sponsor: Primary sponsor (unspecified in text) with Co-sponsor Sue Scherer
  • Purpose: A memorial resolution honoring the life and service of Cinthia Dianne "Cindy" Smith, expressing condolences and recognizing her contributions to her community.

Main purpose and intent

  • The resolution commemorates the death of Cinthia Dianne "Cindy" Smith, who passed away on February 23, 2026.
  • It offers condolences from the Illinois House of Representatives to her family and friends.
  • The resolution acknowledges Cindy Smith’s personal background, career, community involvement, and family relationships, serving as a formal expression of respect and mourning by the state legislature.

Key provisions and changes

  • Statements of biographical detail:
    • Birth: January 18, 1957, in Greenville, South Carolina.
    • Move to Decatur, Illinois in 1973; graduation from Eisenhower High School in 1975.
    • Marriage to James Gregg "Jim" Smith on May 27, 1978; relocation to Niantic in 1994.
  • Professional life:
    • 43-year career as a nurse, including work at St. Mary’s Hospital (candy striper early on, later in Recovery Department and Surgery Center) and local doctors’ offices in Decatur.
  • Community involvement:
    • Treasurer of the Niantic Village Board for more than 20 years.
    • Member of Niantic Christian Church.
  • Personal life and interests:
    • Enjoyed bowling, waterskiing, yoga, gardening, caring for animals, and spending time with family.
    • Noted for compassion, acceptance, and patience.
  • Family and survivors:
    • Husband: James Smith (married 47 years at the time of passing).
    • Children: Ashley Smith and Griffin Smith, along with spouses.
    • Four granddaughters; siblings and extended family listed.
  • Memorial declarations:
    • The resolution requests a suitable copy be presented to the family as an expression of deepest sympathy.

Who or what would be affected

  • Primary effect: Public commemorative recognition by the Illinois House of Representatives.
  • Beneficiaries: Cindy Smith’s family, friends, and community; the Niantic and Decatur areas through formal acknowledgment of her service.
  • No legal or regulatory changes; status is ceremonial.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Type of action: Non-binding, symbolic House Resolution.
  • No fiscal impact or regulatory effect described.
  • Next steps: If adopted, a formal memorial resolution would be printed in the official records and transmitted to Cindy Smith’s family.
  • The resolution notes the date of death (February 23, 2026) and references specific biographical details, aligning with typical memorial procedures in a state legislature.

Summary

HR0719 is a ceremonial Illinois House of Representatives resolution honoring the life and public service of Cinthia Dianne "Cindy" Smith. It documents her roots, long nursing career, community leadership as Niantic’s longtime village treasurer, family ties, and personal interests, and it extends condolences to her husband, children, grandchildren, and broader circle of family and friends. The bill serves as a formal expression of sympathy and recognition, with no regulatory or fiscal changes.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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