R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, For many years, the citizens of Runnels County have 1-2 benefited from the vision and leadership of Neuman Smith, and he is 1-3 indeed worthy of special praise and recognition at this time; and 1-4 WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of that locale, Mr. Smith is 1-5 well known throughout the area as a farmer and a rancher, and he 1-6 has been active in every farm-related organization in the county, 1-7 including the local and state cooperative boards, the Runnels 1-8 County Agricultural Extension Service, and the Runnels County Farm 1-9 Bureau, to name but a few; and 1-10 WHEREAS, His outstanding skill and expertise have brought him 1-11 great renown, for he was named Outstanding Farmer of America in 1-12 1971, and he was also chosen to serve his fellow Texans as a member 1-13 of a gubernatorial committee on agriculture in 1977; and 1-14 WHEREAS, This eminent gentleman has further served his 1-15 community through his participation with several civic 1-16 organizations; an avid historian, he has given generously of his 1-17 time and talents to assist local historical associations, and he 1-18 conducted valuable research for the rededication of the century-old 1-19 Runnels County Courthouse; and 1-20 WHEREAS, In addition, Mr. Smith has been active with the 1-21 Carnegie Library Restoration Committee, the local chamber of 1-22 commerce, the Lions Club, the Cemetery Association, and the First 1-23 Christian Church; he remains involved in the community today as a 1-24 groundskeeper for the library and his church, and he helps to make 2-1 the days a bit brighter for others by offering fellowship to 2-2 nursing home residents; and 2-3 WHEREAS, His remarkable contributions have earned him 2-4 well-deserved acclaim, and he has received commendations from the 2-5 governor, the Texas Commission on the Arts, and the Texas 2-6 Federation of Cooperatives; Mr. Smith was also named Rural Citizen 2-7 of the Year, and he received a citation from the Lions 2-8 International for his distinguished service; and 2-9 WHEREAS, Neuman Smith has enhanced the quality of life in 2-10 Runnels County in myriad ways, and his exceptional commitment is a 2-11 source of inspiration to all who are privileged to know him; now, 2-12 therefore, be it 2-13 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-14 Legislature hereby commend Neuman Smith for his exemplary civic 2-15 leadership and extend to him warmest best wishes for continued 2-16 success and happiness in all his future endeavors; and, be it 2-17 further 2-18 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-19 prepared for Mr. Smith as an expression of high regard by the Texas 2-20 House of Representatives. Keffer _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 497 was adopted by the House on April 1, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House