78S40462 KO-D

By:  Wise                                                         H.R. No. 33 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Howdy Smith of Weslaco truly merits special 
recognition for the many contributions he has made to the 
betterment of his community through his extensive volunteer 
activities; and
	WHEREAS, This dedicated model citizen began his volunteering 
efforts in Alaska, where he taught school for 32 years; despite his 
busy professional life, Mr. Smith found time to volunteer with a 
number of area senior citizen programs, including the Federation of 
the Blind, which operated a fleet of small buses to transport senior 
citizens and disabled persons; and
	WHEREAS, After Mr. Smith retired, he moved to Weslaco in the 
early 1990s and continued his tradition of community volunteerism 
by giving generously of his time to Amigos del Valle, which 
administers comprehensive human services to the elderly of the 
lower Rio Grande Valley; during his five years of service to that 
worthy organization, Mr. Smith helped organize dances and other 
activities for area senior citizens; and
	WHEREAS, Now serving as the president of the Weslaco parks 
and recreation board, this dynamic 76-year-old spends most of his 
time volunteering for activities sponsored by that department, 
including the Texas Senior Games; with more than 35 events ranging 
from horseshoes to dominoes, the popular Senior Games offer 
residents 50 and older numerous opportunities for recreation, 
exercise, and social interaction; and
	WHEREAS, Howdy Smith's fine example of community spirit and 
volunteerism is an inspiration to all Texans, and his commitment to 
improving the quality of life for countless senior citizens in 
South Texas has earned him the enduring respect and admiration of 
all who are privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby honor Howdy Smith for his 
noteworthy contributions to the people of his community; 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.