By Counts H.R. No. 216 74R2109 WMS-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The passing of Jack B. Smartt on July 4, 1994, at 1-2 the age of 63, has brought a great loss to the many friends and 1-3 relatives of this esteemed Snyder businessman and civic leader; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Born July 25, 1930, this exceptional individual was 1-5 a graduate of Hardin-Simmons University; he also served his country 1-6 with distinction as a member of the United States Army; and 1-7 WHEREAS, A highly valued employee at TU Electric, he worked 1-8 for that fine company in the cities of Crane and Andrews before 1-9 moving to Snyder in 1984, where he brought his exceptional business 1-10 acumen and tireless work ethic to his position as manager; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Mr. Smartt devoted much of his time and energy to 1-12 the betterment of his community, working for positive change as a 1-13 member and chairman of both the Economic Development Committee and 1-14 the Board of County Development, and he also served as a member of 1-15 the Cogdell Hospital Foundation advisory board; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Among the many other worthy organizations that 1-17 benefited immeasurably from his participation in their efforts were 1-18 the Snyder Rotary Club, Snyder Country Club, and Snyder Chamber of 1-19 Commerce; and 1-20 WHEREAS, He was deservedly designated as recipient of the 1-21 1989 Mayor Vestal Award for his exemplary accomplishments in 1-22 service to his fellow citizens; and 1-23 WHEREAS, Mr. Smartt demonstrated his deep and abiding faith 1-24 as an active member of the First United Methodist Church; and 2-1 WHEREAS, A man of rare integrity and vision, Jack B. Smartt 2-2 will long be remembered by all who were privileged to know him; 2-3 although his presence is gone from us now, his unique spirit will 2-4 live on in the hearts of the many people whose lives he touched; 2-5 now, therefore, be it 2-6 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-7 Legislature hereby honor the memory of Jack B. Smartt and extend 2-8 deepest sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Ann 2-9 Walker Smartt of Snyder; to his daughter and son-in-law, DeeDee and 2-10 Greg Wallace of Austin; to his son, Andrew Britton Smartt of 2-11 Austin; to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Britton Smartt of Abilene; to 2-12 his brother, Jimmy Lee Smartt of Richardson; to his grandchildren, 2-13 Danny and Nancy Wallace of Austin; to his nieces and nephews; and 2-14 to the many other friends and relatives of this beloved Texan; and, 2-15 be it further 2-16 RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared 2-17 for the members of his family and that when the Texas House of 2-18 Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Jack B. 2-19 Smartt.