SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 111


In Memory

of

Melvin Donald Smith

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
of Cleburne in mourning the loss of Melvin Donald Smith, who died 
July 8, 2005, at the age of 78; and
	WHEREAS, Don was born August 22, 1926, to Perry Smith and 
Fanny Herblein Smith in Elbert, Texas; after serving in the
Army Air Corps in World War II, he attended Weatherford Junior 
College and Texas Wesleyan College, where he earned a bachelor's 
degree in science; he received a master's degree in education 
from Texas Christian University; and
	WHEREAS, An energetic advocate of education, Don Smith 
began his teaching and coaching career in Granbury in 1950 and 
rose to the position of high school principal; and
	WHEREAS, He continued his career in Jacksboro, serving 
first as a principal and then as a superintendent for the district;
he became superintendent of Cleburne Independent School District 
in 1971, where he served until his retirement in 1986; and
	WHEREAS, A respected civic leader, Don contributed his 
time and energy to his community; he served as president and 
director of the Jacksboro Lions Club and the Jacksboro and 
Cleburne chambers of commerce, and he was named Outstanding 
Citizen of Cleburne in 1985; and
	WHEREAS, His faith was evidenced in his daily life; he was 
an elder of the Christian Church, and he served as a charter 
member and president of the Tuesday Forum and as Lay Advisory 
Committee Chairman of Southwestern Adventist University; and
	WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, Don 
was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather; he leaves behind 
memories that will be treasured forever by his family and many 
friends; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere 
condolences to the bereaved family of Melvin Donald Smith:  his 
wife of 23 years, Wanda; his sons and daughters-in-law, Tommy and 
Jeanne Smith, Craig and Nancy Smith, and Max and Tammy Nimmo; his 
daughter and son-in-law, Sue and Richard Schechter; his sisters, 
Velma Rea Pounds and Jewel Heard; and his grandchildren and 
great-grandchildren; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the
Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do
so in memory of Melvin Donald Smith.
                                                                           Ellis




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on July 18, 2005, by a 
rising vote.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate