79S31156 JHS-D

By:  McClendon                                                    H.R. No. 293



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Memories of a life well lived may serve to comfort 
the loved ones of William D. Smedler of San Antonio, who passed away 
on December 8, 2005; and
	WHEREAS, A man of strong character and conviction, Bill 
Smedler enjoyed an outstanding 22-year career with the U.S. Air 
Force, serving his country from World War II until his retirement in 
1967; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Smedler's service-oriented personality later 
drew him to the Community Relations Service of the U.S. Department 
of Justice, where he successfully developed and implemented 
numerous minority programs that benefited countless citizens; and
	WHEREAS, This talented individual went on to work as a 
counseling psychiatrist with the U.S. Air Force, as a personnel 
management and labor relations specialist at the Air Force 
Personnel School at Gunter Air Force Station in Montgomery, 
Alabama, and as the chief labor and employee relations specialist 
at Howard Air Force Base in Panama; and
	WHEREAS, Active with St. Philips Episcopal Church in San 
Antonio, Mr. Smedler took on a number of leadership roles during his 
years of affiliation, including junior and senior warden; he also 
served as lay reader and chairman of the search committee and was a 
member of the guild, the choir, and Men of the Church; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Smedler further distinguished himself as a 
longtime member of the Delta Rho Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha 
Fraternity; he became a member in 1969 and served as president, vice 
president, and chairman of the 1989 General Convention and Project 
Alpha during his tenure; and
	WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Smedler enjoyed the love 
and support of his wife, Geraldine, with whom he shared many joyful 
times and cherished memories; and
	WHEREAS, Bill Smedler was a man of integrity and dedication, 
and although he will long be missed by all who were privileged to 
know him, he leaves behind a legacy to treasure for those who held 
him dear; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of 
William D. Smedler and extend sincere sympathy to his wife, 
Geraldine Smedler, and his family and friends; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for his wife and that when the Texas House of 
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of William D. 
Smedler.