Bill Text: TX HR510 | 2015-2016 | 84th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: In memory of Larry B. Smith of Brady.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2015-03-17 - Reported enrolled [HR510 Detail]

Download: Texas-2015-HR510-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 510

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family, friends, and members of the community will
treasure their memories of Larry B. Smith, the former editor and
publisher of the Brady Standard-Herald, who died on January 21,
2015, at the age of 74; and
WHEREAS, Born to L. B. and Vivian Smith, Larry Smith played
football for the Brady High School Bulldogs, and after graduating
in 1958, he attended Texas A&M University on a football scholarship
and earned a degree in journalism in 1962; answering his nation's
call to duty during the Vietnam era, he served in the U.S. Navy and
won a commendation from the commander of the USS Yorktown; and
WHEREAS, In 1967, Mr. Smith returned to Brady with his new
bride, the former Mary Ann Greene; when his parents moved to Austin
to serve in the administration of Governor Preston Smith, he took
over his father's role as editor of the Standard-Herald, becoming
only the third person in the 105 years of the paper's history to
hold the position; in 1986, he became the paper's owner and
continued to serve as both editor and publisher until he concluded
his career in 2009; and
WHEREAS, In retirement, Mr. Smith continued to help out at
the paper from time to time, but he devoted much of his energy to
playing golf with his friends and visiting golf courses around the
world; he remained faithful to the Brady Bulldogs, often sitting in
the press box during games; he was also in the congregations of the
First United Methodist Church and Vision Heights Church of Christ;
and
WHEREAS, A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Larry
Smith was a true newspaperman and a champion of his community, and
he leaves behind a legacy of service to others that will continue to
inspire all those who knew and loved him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Larry B. Smith and
extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
wife, Mary Ann Greene Smith; to his daughter, Holly Smith Stewart
and her husband, James; to his son, Zack B. Smith and his wife,
Sarah; to his grandchildren, Brynn and Samuel Stewart and Emma and
Southern Smith; to his sister, Sherron Snead; and to his other
relatives and friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Larry B.
Smith.
Sheffield
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 510 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 5, 2015.
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Chief Clerk of the House