SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 891

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Mark W. Smith as an outstanding citizen of his 
community and state; and
	WHEREAS, Mark earned a bachelor's degree from
Baylor University and a master's degree from the Lyndon B. Johnson
School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin; 
and
	WHEREAS, Mark is currently the manager for Government 
Relations for Motorola, Incorporated; he previously served in 
the Texas House of Representatives as a Natural Resources special 
assistant, working with Speaker Pete Laney on public policy and 
programs; he also served as the chief committee clerk for the 
Environmental Affairs Committee; and
	WHEREAS, Formerly a Special Projects coordinator for the 
Texas Air Control Board, Mark has facilitated and directed, or 
assisted with, a host of projects in water planning, natural 
resources and environmental quality, and federal and state 
legislation; and
	WHEREAS, He has served as a member of the Lower Colorado 
Regional Water Planning Group, the Texas Association of Business 
and Chambers of Commerce, and the Texas Chapter of the American 
Electronics Association; and 
	WHEREAS, Mark Smith has also given of his time, energy, 
and talented leadership to the 2001 Texas Donate-a-Phone 
Campaign, the International Student Exchange program, the 
Central Texas Clean Air Force, and Hill Country Bible Church; 
a devoted family man, he shares as much of his time as he can with 
his wife, Jennifer, and his two children, Chloe and Collin; and
	WHEREAS, On April 10, 2003, his many friends and admirers 
held a dinner in his honor and recognized him for the countless 
ways that he has contributed to the betterment of the community; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby proclaim Mark W. Smith a treasured 
citizen of our state and extend best wishes to him for his future 
endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                           Ellis




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 16, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate