Bill Text: TX SR30 | 2023 | 88th Legislature 4th Special Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of James H. Smith.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-11-21 - Reported enrolled [SR30 Detail]
Download: Texas-2023-SR30-Enrolled.html
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| In Memory | ||
| of | ||
| James H. Smith | ||
| WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever cherish their | ||
| memories of James H. Smith, who passed away on December 22, 2020, | ||
| at the age of 71; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The son of Euel Jackson Smith Jr. and Bill and | ||
| Marlena Terry, James Smith was born in Junction on March 14, | ||
| 1949; he grew up in the Hill Country of West Texas with seven | ||
| siblings, Mike, Barbara, Gary, Steve, Richard, Patricia, and | ||
| Mollie; the Terry home was always full of lively competition, | ||
| from foot races to games of dominos and cards; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Mr. Smith was employed as a roughneck; after | ||
| joining McAlester Fuel Company as a roustabout, he shifted to | ||
| offshore drilling rigs in 1987 and continued to work offshore | ||
| until his retirement; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Devoted to his family, Mr. Smith shared a | ||
| fulfilling 18-year relationship with his wife, Joann; he was the | ||
| proud father of a son, E. J., and two daughters, Kelli and | ||
| Krystal; with the passing years, he was blessed with 11 | ||
| grandchildren, and he loved to watch their ball games and | ||
| performances; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Mr. Smith was very creative; he liked to compose | ||
| songs and play them for others, and some of his poems were | ||
| published in books; in addition, he enjoyed hunting, softball, | ||
| playing cards, and spending time with his loved ones; a man of | ||
| faith, he found wonderful fellowship as an active member of Glade | ||
| Creek Baptist Church; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Although James Smith is deeply missed, those who | ||
| held him dear will forever remember the warmth and kindness he | ||
| brought into their lives; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th | ||
| Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life | ||
| of James H. Smith 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 Senate adjourns | ||
| this day, it do so in memory of James H. Smith. | ||
| Hughes | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on November 21, 2023, | ||
| by a rising vote. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
