H.R. No. 1146
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The members of New Bethlehem Missionary Baptist
  Church in Houston are joining together on April 23, 2023, to honor
  First Lady Linda Smith for 31 years of dedicated service to that
  congregation; and
         WHEREAS, The devoted wife of Pastor David Smith, Lady Smith
  plays an instrumental role in their church community by
  coordinating workshops, meal distribution, and financial literacy
  seminars; she has also served as a caring mentor to young women
  seeking spiritual guidance; and
         WHEREAS, A native of Smithfield, Virginia, Lady Smith had a
  notable career with the Federal Reserve Bank that spanned four
  decades; she takes great pride in her daughters, Tamara, Crystal,
  and Jessica, as well as in her grandchildren, Jayla, Tamia,
  Chandler, and King; and
         WHEREAS, The tireless efforts of Lady Smith continue to
  inspire the deep appreciation and affection of her congregation,
  and it is a pleasure to join in honoring her on this special
  occasion; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature hereby commend Linda Smith for her outstanding 31-year
  tenure as first lady of New Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church and
  extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success with her
  important work; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Lady Linda Smith as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.
 
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  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 1146 was adopted by the House on April
  20, 2023, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House