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H.R. No. 1487
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The D. P. Smith family of Llano has been an important
influence in the cattle industry in Texas for more than 50 years,
and family members continue to be active contributors to the
ranching community in the Hill Country today; and
WHEREAS, Damon Smith started buying calves as an order buyer
during the 1940s and 1950s; by 1960, he had founded D. P. Smith and
Son and purchased the Llano Livestock Auction, hosting weekly
auctions year-round; the family business also sponsored a fall
special breeder sale of bred heifers and young cows for replacement
stock, a successful program that was adopted by other sellers
across the state; and
WHEREAS, For many years, the Smith family has played an
important role in the Hill Country Livestock Raisers Association,
and several members have served as president of the organization
and have been strong supporters of the association's scholarship
program for Llano students seeking to study agriculture; and
WHEREAS, The Smith family has demonstrated a long-standing
commitment to the livestock business in Texas, and the family is
most deserving of special recognition for its notable endeavors;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas
Legislature hereby honor the members of the D. P. Smith family for
their contributions to the Texas cattle industry and extend to them
sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the family as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Hilderbran
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1487 was adopted by the House on May
20, 2005, by a non-record vote.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House