SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 988
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize Jean Agnes Smith and the late William Dale "Bill"
  Matthews for their many achievements and their dedication to the
  Corpus Christi community; and
         WHEREAS, Jean Smith and Bill Matthews devoted years of
  their lives to serving the people of their adopted hometown of
  Corpus Christi; both born in Moline, Illinois, they both attended
  Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois, where Bill studied
  economics and Jean studied psychology and education; and
         WHEREAS, During her college years, Jean was voted one of
  the "50 Most Beautiful College Girls of 1941" and was featured in
  Look magazine; they were married in 1942 in Corpus Christi, where
  Bill was stationed with the United States Navy, and they enjoyed
  66 years of shared happiness and love; and
         WHEREAS, Jean taught for 20 years at Woodlawn Elementary
  School and Tom Brown Junior High School, and she is blessed with
  great talent in calligraphy, knitting, sewing, and embroidery;
  and
         WHEREAS, Bill Matthews served the nation for many years as
  a member of the United States Navy, including service in World
  War II; he logged 8,000 hours of flight during his 20 years of
  service and retired in 1962 with the rank of lieutenant
  commander; and
         WHEREAS, Jean Smith and Bill Matthews were active in
  numerous civic and church activities, and together they maintained
  the rose garden at First Presbyterian Church for 12 years; they
  loved sailing in the bay, where Bill would entertain guests with
  his favorite poem, Lasca; and
         WHEREAS, Exemplary citizens and an inspiration to all,
  Jean Smith and Bill Matthews have enriched the Corpus Christi
  community with their engaging love of the region, their volunteer
  activities, and their enthusiasm for living life to the fullest;
  they are truly deserving of recognition for their devotion and
  their many contributions to their community; now, therefore, be
  it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
  Legislature, hereby commend and honor Jean Agnes Smith and
  William Dale "Bill" Matthews on their dedication to their
  community; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
  their honor as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
  Hinojosa
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on May 23, 2009.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate