H.R. No. 150



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, San Antonio's Ira Smith, Jr., has been named an 
Outstanding Texan by the Texas Legislative Black Caucus for his 
longtime dedication to supporting his community; and
	WHEREAS, The Outstanding Texan Award was created to honor 
individuals who have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to 
improving, developing, and enriching the lives of others; and
	WHEREAS, A graduate of St. Mary's University, Mr. Smith 
retired from the City of San Antonio as director of central services 
on June 1, 1998; he holds numerous leadership positions, most 
notably president of 100 Black Men of San Antonio, Inc., an 
organization devoted to four core issues: mentoring, education, 
health and wellness, and economic development; and
	WHEREAS, Members of this organization have dedicated 
themselves to helping students at Martin Luther King Middle School 
by focusing on these four areas of development, and Mr. Smith has 
provided visionary leadership in that pursuit; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to performing his duties as president of 
100 Black Men of San Antonio, Inc., Mr. Smith serves on several 
notable committees and boards, including the Center for Health Care 
Services' Board of Trustees and the Methodist Hospital Community 
Board; he is also chairman of the Long Range Planning Committee for 
Methodist Healthcare Ministries; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Smith's record of volunteer service is truly 
remarkable; he is a former chairman of the United Way of Texas Board 
of Trustees, the Bexar County Mental Health/Mental Retardation 
Center's Board of Trustees, and the Southeast Mental Health/Mental 
Retardation Advisory Committee; he has also served on the Goodwill 
Industries Board of Trustees, the Drug Abuse Central Board of 
Directors, and the YMCA Board of Directors; and
	WHEREAS, Ira Smith, Jr., is an inspiration to all who know 
him, and it is a privilege to pay tribute to this River City 
resident and to recognize him as an Outstanding Texan; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Ira Smith, Jr., on his selection as 
an Outstanding Texan by the Texas Legislative Black Caucus and 
commend him for his longtime record of public service; 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.

                                                                       McClendon

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 150 was adopted by the House on 
February 6, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House