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                                                                  H.R. No. 540



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, A loving family and good friends celebrate the life 
of Joseph Smith, Jr., of Grand Prairie, who departed this world on 
February 9, 2005; and
	WHEREAS, Born on February 26, 1924, in Zwolle, Louisiana, Mr. 
Smith was baptized at an early age and his strong faith would guide 
and sustain him throughout his life; with the help of his parents, 
he embarked on a career in farming as a young man after purchasing 
40 acres of land on which he established a cattle, poultry, and 
swine business; and
	WHEREAS, He went on to answer his country's call to arms and 
served with distinction as a sergeant in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 
1946; after his military service, Mr. Smith moved to Grand Prairie, 
where he was employed by LTV Vought Aircraft as a lead man for 40 
years until his retirement in May 1991; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Smith was a devoted family man who enjoyed 
sharing his time and talents with young people; in his leisure time, 
he enjoyed boxing, cooking, fishing, and washing cars; and
	WHEREAS, Although he is profoundly missed by his loved ones, 
Mr. Smith's spirit will long endure in the hearts of all those who 
were fortunate to have known him; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Joseph Smith, Jr., and 
extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family:  to his wife 
of 42 years, Sallie Pugh West Smith; to his children, Joe Dean Smith 
and Lloyd Smith; to his stepson, John Arthur West; to his 
grandchildren, Chauncey Smith, Anton Smith, and Michael Smith; to 
his sister, Mona Wilson; to his cousins, Elta Doss and Theo Smith; 
to his neighbor, William Jones; to his four great-grandchildren; 
and to his other relatives and many friends; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas House 
of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Joseph 
Smith, Jr.

                                                                 Jones of Dallas


                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 540 was unanimously adopted by a 
rising vote of the House on March 23, 2005.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House