Bill Text: TX HR73 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: In memory of Billy Lawrence Smith Sr. of Angleton.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2021-03-18 - Reported enrolled [HR73 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-HR73-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 73

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, All who shared in the life of Billy Lawrence Smith
Sr. of Angleton were deeply saddened by his death on September 16,
2020; and
WHEREAS, Billy Smith was born in Houston on July 18 to Thelma
Diamond Darrell Smith and Elton David Smith Sr., and he grew up with
the companionship of four siblings, Elton, Paul, Maburn, and Arva;
and
WHEREAS, A proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, Mr. Smith enjoyed
a rewarding career in law enforcement that spanned five decades,
and he retired from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice; known
for his pioneering advances in the dog training community, he was
the founder of Law Enforcement Training Specialists International,
Inc., which has specialized in training correctional and law
enforcement K-9 officers for 35 years; he also helped found the
National Narcotic Detector Dog Association; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Smith shared a fulfilling marriage with his
wife, Karen, until her passing in 2012; he took great pride in his
children, Billy "Skip" Smith Jr., Samuel "Chip" Smith Sr., and
Laura LeAnne Smith, and with the passing years, he had the pleasure
of seeing his family grow to include 13 grandchildren and 13
great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Admired for his kindness, determination, and
selflessness, Billy Smith lived a caring and purposeful life, and
he leaves behind a record of service that his loved ones can
remember with pride; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Billy Lawrence
Smith Sr. and extend sincere condolences to his relatives and
friends; and, be it further
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 Billy
Smith.
Vasut
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 73 was unanimously adopted by a rising
vote of the House on March 10, 2021.
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Chief Clerk of the House