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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The members of New Bethlehem Missionary Baptist |
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Church in Houston are joining together on April 23, 2023, to honor |
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First Lady Linda Smith for 31 years of dedicated service to that |
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congregation; and |
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WHEREAS, The devoted wife of Pastor David Smith, Lady Smith |
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plays an instrumental role in their church community by |
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coordinating workshops, meal distribution, and financial literacy |
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seminars; she has also served as a caring mentor to young women |
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seeking spiritual guidance; and |
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WHEREAS, A native of Smithfield, Virginia, Lady Smith had a |
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notable career with the Federal Reserve Bank that spanned four |
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decades; she takes great pride in her daughters, Tamara, Crystal, |
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and Jessica, as well as in her grandchildren, Jayla, Tamia, |
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Chandler, and King; and |
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WHEREAS, The tireless efforts of Lady Smith continue to |
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inspire the deep appreciation and affection of her congregation, |
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and it is a pleasure to join in honoring her on this special |
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occasion; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend Linda Smith for her outstanding 31-year |
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tenure as first lady of New Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church and |
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extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success with her |
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important work; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Lady Linda Smith as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |