Bill Text: MS HR95 | 2020 | Regular Session | Engrossed
Bill Title: Dr. Estus Smith; commend his life and legacy upon his passing.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: (Passed) 2020-06-27 - Enrolled Bill Signed [HR95 Detail]
Download: Mississippi-2020-HR95-Engrossed.html
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2020 Regular Session
To: Rules
By: Representative Gibbs (72nd)
House Resolution 95
(As Adopted by House)
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF DR. ESTUS SMITH AND EXPRESSING DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS UPON HIS PASSING.
WHEREAS, it is written in Ecclesiastes 3:1 that "To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under the Heaven," and as such, on May 30, 2020, the immaculate author and finisher of our soul's destiny summoned the mortal presence of dearly beloved, Dr. Estus Smith, to eternal rest, rendering great sorrow and loss to his family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Smith brought so much joy to so many, and there is now a hush in our hearts as we come together to pay our respects to the memory of one who has been called to join that innumerable heavenly caravan; and
WHEREAS, born in Crystal Springs, Mississippi, the second son of Reverend D.D. Smith and Margaret (nee Granison) Smith, and in 1953, he married the former Dorothy Triplett of Meridian, Mississippi, an alumna of Jackson State University, and they have one son, Donald Gregory; and following her death, Estus married Dr. Emma Brooks; and
WHEREAS, Estus was an active member of St. Christopher's Episcopal Church of the Ascension where he served on the Mission Committee until his passing; and
WHEREAS, in addition to his membership in Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Dr. Smith's social and civic memberships included: Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity, Beta Beta Beta Fraternity, Phi Kappa Phi Fraternity, Alpha Lambda Delta, Tau Beta Sigma (Honorary) and Kappa Psi Fraternity; and
WHEREAS, he held life memberships in the Alumni Associations of Jackson State University, Indiana University, and the University of Iowa; and
WHEREAS, a friend, an administrator, educator, scholar, banker, consultant, civic leader, leader in the Episcopal Church, musician, and athlete, he will forever be remembered with love by many:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby mourn the loss and commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Estus Smith and express deepest sympathy to his family and friends upon his passing.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to the family of Dr. Estus Smith and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.
