Bill Text: TX SR24 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of Wayne A. Smith.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2021-02-09 - Reported enrolled [SR24 Detail]
Download: Texas-2021-SR24-Enrolled.html
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| In Memory | ||
| of | ||
| Wayne A. Smith | ||
| WHEREAS, The citizens of Gladewater lost a beloved first | ||
| responder and civic leader with the passing of former fire chief | ||
| Wayne A. Smith on December 30, 2020, at the age of 65; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Fondly known as "Snuffy" to his friends and loved | ||
| ones, Wayne Smith was born in Gilmer on January 16, 1955, to | ||
| Herbert and Alice Smith, and he grew up with the companionship of | ||
| five siblings, Brenda, Beverly, Jerry, John, and Roger; after | ||
| graduating from Gladewater High School in 1973, he went on to | ||
| earn his associate degree in applied science from Kilgore | ||
| College; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Chief Smith led the Gladewater Fire Department | ||
| for more than 27 years, and his dedication and expertise were | ||
| respected throughout the city and beyond; an accomplished figure | ||
| in his profession, he was a Master Firefighter and an instructor | ||
| for the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service Fire Training | ||
| Academy and the Texas Municipal Fire School; furthermore, he was | ||
| president of the Local Emergency Planning Committee, safety | ||
| officer at the Northeast Texas Eastman Fire School, and president | ||
| of the Kilgore College Fire Academy Board; and | ||
| WHEREAS, In addition to his professional service, Chief | ||
| Smith was active in a number of other community groups and | ||
| initiatives; he was a prominent member of the Lions Club, where | ||
| he served as president in 2012, and he played an integral role in | ||
| establishing the Fall Festival Halloween activities; in | ||
| recognition of his contributions, he was named the 2010 Man of | ||
| the Year by the Gladewater Chamber of Commerce; and | ||
| WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Chief Smith enjoyed the love | ||
| and support of his wife, Cathy, with whom he shared a rewarding | ||
| marriage that spanned more than four decades; he took great pride | ||
| in his two sons, Randy and Brian, and with the passing years, he | ||
| had the pleasure of seeing his family grow to include a | ||
| daughter-in-law, Chantel, and four grandchildren, Audrey, | ||
| Christina, Kyler, and Chance; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Known for his leadership and integrity, as well as | ||
| his friendliness and delightful sense of humor, Wayne Smith | ||
| devoted himself to protecting his fellow citizens and improving | ||
| his community, and he leaves behind a record of service that his | ||
| loved ones can remember with pride; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th | ||
| Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Chief Wayne A. | ||
| Smith and extend sincere sympathy to all who mourn his passing; | ||
| and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be | ||
| prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns | ||
| this day, it do so in memory of Chief Smith. | ||
| Hughes | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on February 9, 2021, by | ||
| a rising vote. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
