78R4737 MW-D

By:  Lewis                                                      H.C.R. No. 50 



CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, The members of the 78th Texas Legislature join the 
family and friends of William Glenn Smiley, Jr., of Fort Worth, in 
mourning the passing of this fine young man who died on October 17, 
2002, at the age of 17; and
	WHEREAS, A senior at Dunbar Senior High School, Mr. Smiley 
served three years as student manager for the Dunbar Wildcats 
football team; during his tenure, he videotaped the team in action 
and managed the equipment, playing a strategic role in the 
Wildcats' successful 24-9 record, which included three consecutive 
district championships; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Smiley is profoundly missed by his family, 
friends, and teachers, and his memory will continue to shine 
brightly in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 78th Legislature of the State of Texas pay 
tribute to the life of William Smiley and extend deepest sympathy to 
the members of his family:  to his father, William Glenn Smiley, 
Sr.; to his mother, Teresa Smiley; to his sisters, Ebonie Smiley, 
Sherry Smiley, and Rosalyn Smiley; to his grandparents, Climmie 
Cushionberry, Flosceal Smiley, and the Reverend Hubert Smiley; to 
his nephew, Jacobi Atkins; to his niece, Makayla Levi; and to his 
other relatives and numerous friends; 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 and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of 
William Smiley, Jr.