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78S10855 JNC-D
By: Hamilton 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, 1st 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.