Illinois SR 651: MEMORIAL-SCOTT M. BUNDY

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SR0651LRB104 21083 LAW 35215 r

1SENATE RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened 

3to learn of the death of Michael L. Smoot, who passed away on 

4January 3, 2026; and

5 WHEREAS, Michael Smoot, born in Carbondale on February 16, 

61943, dedicated his life to public education in Illinois; for 

7more than 37 years, he shaped schools, supported teachers, and 

8improved the lives of countless students; he began his career 

9as a classroom teacher and steadily rose through roles as a 

10principal and an administrator before serving with distinction 

11as superintendent of schools for Wood Dale School District #7 

12for 25 years; his leadership was marked by integrity, 

13thoughtful strategy, and a deep belief in the potential of 

14every child; and

15 WHEREAS, Following his retirement, Michael Smoot received 

16recognition from the Illinois House of Representatives for his 

17exemplary contributions to education, a testament to the 

18esteem he garnered during his career and within the community; 

19and

20 WHEREAS, Outside of work, Michael Smoot embraced life with 

21enthusiasm and curiosity; he loved the American West and 

22dearly enjoyed snow skiing and fly fishing in Idaho and 

SR0651- 2 -LRB104 21083 LAW 35215 r

1Wyoming; he was also a gourmet chef, expressing his love 

2through cooking and taking great pride in preparing memorable 

3meals for his family to create lasting traditions around the 

4table; and

5 WHEREAS, Michael Smoot was known as a fun and funny 

6presence, and people genuinely enjoyed spending time with him; 

7he possessed a keen intellect and approached all challenges 

8with strategic insight, and his enduring enthusiasm for 

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