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79S31858 CBE-D

By:  Staples                                                    S.C.R. No. 7  



CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with meaningful 
accomplishments and joyful times may comfort the family and friends 
of Jack Bob Smith of Onalaska, who passed away October 19, 2005, at 
the age of 59; and
	WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of Polk County, Bobby Smith was 
born May 16, 1946, in Houston; after graduating from Livingston 
High School, he went on to earn a bachelor's degree from Stephen F. 
Austin State University; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Smith was an esteemed public servant who was 
dedicated to the betterment of his beloved community; county 
commissioner for nearly two decades, he served on the board of the 
Texas Association of Counties and the Deep East Texas Council of 
Governments, and through the years he held numerous offices in the 
North and East Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association 
and in the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas; in 
2000, he earned advanced certification in county government as part 
of the V. G. Young Institute of County Government and was enrolled 
in the institute's Commissioners Court Leadership Academy; and
	WHEREAS, In addition, Mr. Smith shared his time and talents 
for almost 30 years as fire chief of the Onalaska Volunteer Fire 
Department, which he helped found, and was district chair of the 
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo; he was especially supportive of 
local youth, active in the Onalaska Youth Sports Association for 
two decades and raising money for the Polk County Area Go Texan 
Committee scholarship; and
	WHEREAS, Above all, Mr. Smith was a devoted father and 
friend, and he enjoyed nothing more than sharing time with the 
people who were dear to him; and
	WHEREAS, An active and respected member of his community, 
Bobby Smith did so much to build a better future for the citizens of 
Polk County, and he leaves behind a legacy that will benefit area 
residents for years to come; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 79th Legislature of the State of Texas, 
3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of Jack Bob Smith 
and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his 
sons, Brett and Brandon Smith; to his grandsons, Lane and Brady 
Smith; to his sister, Jeanne Ann Byrd, and her husband, Johnny; and 
to his other relatives and many 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 
Bobby Smith.