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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 72

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Jack Smith, who recently retired as chairman of the 
Falls County Republican Party after 27 years of outstanding 
service; and

	WHEREAS, Jack Smith has always possessed a keen interest
in politics; in 1978, he ran for the state legislature, a 
pioneering Republican Party candidate; and

	WHEREAS, A notable businessman, Jack owns and operates 
WordSmith Advertising in Waco; he previously owned a candle 
factory and worked as a reporter for KWTX Television for two 
years and as cohost of "PM Magazine" for two years; and

	WHEREAS, In 1985, he started the Silver Microphone Awards, 
a national competition for radio commercials; he currently 
writes "Random Thoughts While Driving in Waco," a monthly humor 
column for the Wacoan magazine; and

	WHEREAS, Jack Smith has long held the respect of many in 
the community for his astute and dedicated leadership of the 
Falls County Republican Party; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby commend Jack Smith for his dedicated 
service with the Falls County Republican Party and extend to him 
best wishes for the future; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                         Averitt




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on January 31, 2005.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate