R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, William Ingram Smith is a member of the proud and
 1-2     valiant group of people who served in the United States Armed
 1-3     Forces during World War II, and his personal sacrifices and
 1-4     dedication to his country are indeed deserving of special
 1-5     legislative recognition; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, This exemplary gentleman served with distinction as
 1-7     a machinist mate aboard the USS Kadyshan Bay in the United States
 1-8     Navy and saw action in most of the major battles that took place in
 1-9     the Pacific, including Okinawa and Leyte Gulf; his ship also
1-10     escorted the USS Indianapolis so that vital cargo could be
1-11     delivered to its Pacific destination; and
1-12           WHEREAS, At the end of the war, Mr. Smith's vessel was in
1-13     Tokyo Bay moored next to the USS Missouri, and he witnessed a
1-14     historical moment as he and many other Allied Forces troops
1-15     celebrated the signing of the Japanese surrender; he also was a
1-16     participant in the Magic Carpet Fleet, which transported many of
1-17     our nation's men and women back home from the war; and
1-18           WHEREAS, After completing his meritorious naval service, he
1-19     returned to his native Texas and has lived and worked on a farm
1-20     near Goodlet that has been in his family since 1925; and
1-21           WHEREAS, A devoted husband who has been married for more than
1-22     five decades to his wife, Genevieve, this intrepid gentleman has
1-23     nobly demonstrated his love of this country, and his valuable
1-24     contributions have helped Americans enjoy the freedoms and
 2-1     liberties that we hold so dear, and it is most appropriate to pay
 2-2     tribute to him at this time; now, therefore, be it
 2-3           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
 2-4     Legislature hereby commend William Ingram Smith on his myriad
 2-5     accomplishments and exemplary record of service and extend to him
 2-6     sincere best wishes for success and happiness in his future
 2-7     endeavors; and, be it further
 2-8           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-9     prepared for Mr. Smith as an expression of high regard by the Texas
2-10     House of Representatives.
                                                                  Hardcastle
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 795 was adopted by the House on April
         20, 2001, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House