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.