Illinois SR 548: MEMORIAL-HARLAND C. MCLAUGHLIN

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SR0548LRB104 16901 MST 30312 r

1SENATE RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened 

3to learn of the death of Hal I. Smith of Springfield, who 

4passed away on December 3, 2025; and

5 WHEREAS, Hal Smith was born in Springfield to William H. 

6and Betty Rose (Davis) Smith on November 22, 1950; he 

7graduated from Springfield High School in 1968 and earned a 

8Bachelor of Arts in Business from Sangamon State University in 

91972 and a Master of Arts in Public Administration in 1976; and

10 WHEREAS, Hal Smith's career began with a vital role on the 

11U.S. Senate staff for Senator Charles H. Percy; afterward, he 

12committed over 30 years in the private sector to three global 

13gaming and entertainment companies; when the Lincoln National 

14Heritage Area was created and funded in 2008, he served as the 

15executive director of the Looking for Lincoln Heritage 

16Coalition; though he attempted retirement in 2017, his 

17expertise and passion for serving others drew him back to the 

18work force where he offered his time and skills to Lincoln 

19College and then to the office of Congressman Darin LaHood; he 

20became the executive director for development at the SIU 

21Foundation at the School of Medicine in 2019, before retiring 

22fully in 2024; and

SR0548- 2 -LRB104 16901 MST 30312 r

1 WHEREAS, Hal Smith was an avid fan of the St. Louis 

2Cardinals, and it was a rare day not to find him in St. Louis 

3Cardinals clothing; he was thrilled with his son's employment 

4and association with the team for over 25 years; and

5 WHEREAS, Hal Smith's spirited pursuit of knowledge led him 

6to travel six continents, eagerly exploring and appreciating 

7diverse cultures; his love for his fam