By:  Brown                                             S.R. No. 495
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2        WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pride in
    1-3  recognizing Forest Smith who recently retired after 10 years of
    1-4  loyal service as a municipal judge in Angleton; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, A retiree of Dow Chemical Company, Forest Smith
    1-6  became a municipal judge in 1985; in municipal court, he presided
    1-7  over a variety of Class C misdemeanor cases such as traffic
    1-8  tickets, family violence, truancy, and violations of city
    1-9  ordinances, including the juvenile curfew; and
   1-10        WHEREAS, During his tenure, Judge Smith was a compassionate,
   1-11  fair-minded, and impartial judge who consistently upheld the best
   1-12  of legal traditions; and
   1-13        WHEREAS, He enjoyed working with the residents of Angleton
   1-14  and helping the city's youths and found the most challenging part
   1-15  of his job was dealing with juvenile and family violence; and
   1-16        WHEREAS, A talented and highly respected individual,
   1-17  Judge Smith has been prominent in city and county affairs
   1-18  throughout his life and is well known for his leadership and
   1-19  sound judgment; and
   1-20        WHEREAS, An exemplary and distinguished gentleman,
   1-21  Judge Smith is beloved and respected by his colleagues, the
   1-22  Angleton Police Department, and people of the legal community,
   1-23  and his presence in municipal court will be greatly missed; now,
    2-1  therefore, be it
    2-2        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
    2-3  74th Legislature, hereby commend Forest Smith for his exceptional
    2-4  public service and extend to him best wishes for the retirement
    2-5  years ahead; and, be it further
    2-6        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared
    2-7  for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
    2-8                               ______________________________________
    2-9                                       President of the Senate
   2-10                                    I hereby certify that the above
   2-11                               Resolution was adopted by the Senate
   2-12                               on March 21, 1995.
   2-13                               ______________________________________
   2-14                                       Secretary of the Senate
   2-15                               ______________________________________
   2-16                                        Member, Texas Senate