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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 117

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
pay tribute to Loyda Wood Smith on the grand occasion of her 
90th birthday; and

	WHEREAS, Born on October 13, 1913, in Marshall, Texas, 
Loyda was a resident of Longview for 50 years; she currently 
resides in Spring, Texas; and

	WHEREAS, On August 1, 1946, she married Arthur E. Smith, 
and the couple had a long and happy union of 52 years; and

	WHEREAS, Loyda worked for Dottie's Dress Shop in Longview 
for more than 30 years and retired in 1992 at the age of 79; and

	WHEREAS, An esteemed member of her community, Loyda is 
noted for her courage, her compassion for others, and her 
enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest; and

	WHEREAS, Loyda is beloved and respected by her daughter and 
son-in-law, Delia Ann Smith and Jim Watson, and by her grandsons, 
Scott Edward Watson and Christopher James Watson; now, 
therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby recognize 
Loyda Wood Smith as a treasured citizen of the State of Texas 
and extend to her congratulations on her 90th birthday; and, 
be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
her as a memento of this special day.
                                                                        Williams




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on October 8, 2003.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate