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                                                                  H.R. No. 25 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Thomas Floyd "Sleepy" Smith has been named 2003 
Small Business Person of the Year by the Greater Orange Area Chamber 
of Commerce; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Smith embarked on a career in real estate after 
working for DuPont; at the encouragement of friends, he turned his 
part-time avocation into a rewarding full-time profession; and
	WHEREAS, This noted East Texan later decided to go into 
business for himself, opening First Realty in 1985; the venture has 
proved to be a smashing success, with Mr. Smith's commitment to 
outstanding personal service furnishing the cornerstone of the 
enterprise; and
	WHEREAS, He is actively involved in Realtor associations and 
was acknowledged for his contributions to the profession in 1985, 
when he was named Realtor of the Year; and
	WHEREAS, A respected and admired resident of Orange, 
Mr. Smith has operated First Realty with thorough knowledge of his 
community, giving exceptional attention to each client, and he is 
truly deserving of his special recognition by the Greater Orange 
Area Chamber of Commerce; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate Thomas Floyd 
"Sleepy" Smith on being named 2003 Small Business Person of the Year 
and extend to him best wishes for continued success and happiness; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Smith as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                        Hamilton

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 25 was adopted by the House on August 
5, 2003, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House