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78S30286 MDM-D

By:  Rose                                                         H.R. No. 115



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The passing of Ross Brady Smiley of Mission on 
August 15, 2003, at the age of 88, has deeply saddened his family 
and many friends; and
	WHEREAS, A native of Rosalie, where he was born on September 
16, 1914, he moved to Mission 66 years ago to work with Halliburton 
oil company; Mr. Smiley developed a passion for agriculture that 
led him to embark on dual careers as farmer and salesman for John 
Deere before founding Smiley Grove Care in 1965; and
	WHEREAS, Said by some to represent the true spirit of the Rio 
Grande Valley, this successful businessman was known for treating 
his employees with respect and for his abiding joy in working the 
land, and his commitment to his chosen vocation was recognized when 
he was awarded the title "King Citrus" and named the recipient of 
the Texas Citrus Mutual Award; and
	WHEREAS, Richly blessed with a close-knit circle of loved 
ones, Mr. Smiley enjoyed a rewarding relationship with his wife of 
65 years, Kathryn, and their two daughters, Kathy and Martha; and
	WHEREAS, His generosity and strong faith led Mr. Smiley to 
volunteer his time and resources for various civic endeavors and to 
hold several positions of leadership within his church; he served 
as president of the Mission Chamber of Commerce and Texas Citrus 
Mutual and was appointed to serve on the advisory board of Texas A&M 
University--Kingsville; moreover, during his 58-year membership 
with the Lions Club, he led District 5 as deputy district governor 
and was president of his chapter, which he represented at an 
international convention held in Nice, France; and
	WHEREAS, During his lifetime, this highly regarded gentleman 
was presented with a Melvin Jones Fellow Award for Dedicated 
Humanitarian Services by the Lions Club and a Jack Wiech Fellow 
Award for his commitment to the children of the Texas Lions Camp; 
and
	WHEREAS, Those who were privileged to know Ross Smiley will 
long miss his leadership, gentle spirit, and kindness toward 
others, and his memory will surely live on for many years to come in 
the hearts and minds of those whose lives he touched; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory 
of Ross Brady Smiley and extend sincere sympathy to his family and 
to all those who mourn the passing of this beloved man; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of 
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Ross Brady 
Smiley.