SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 462

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Israel Smith on the joyous occasion of his 100th birthday on March 24, 2011; and

WHEREAS, Israel Smith was born in Baltimore on March 24, 1911; in 1915, he moved with his family to Tyler, Texas, where he has resided ever since; and

WHEREAS, Israel graduated from The University of Texas School of Law, and in 1937, he married Eve Abramsky; she passed away in 2006; and

WHEREAS, The couple was blessed with two children, Manny and Jerome, a granddaughter, Judy, and two great-grandchildren, Jamie and Jake; and

WHEREAS, Israel was a prominent lawyer in the Tyler community; he served as president of Western Foundry for many years and was an active Mason; he is a lifelong member of the Jewish congregation Ahavath Achim; and

WHEREAS, He has generously supported the Jewish Federation and Tyler Day Nursery; he remains to this day a supporter of The University of Texas and is an avid fan of its Longhorn football team; and

WHEREAS, Over the years, he has served as a leader in his community, and he is noted for his generosity and his enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby recognize Israel Smith as a treasured citizen of our state and extend to him congratulations on the occasion of his 100th birthday; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in his honor.

Eltife

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 9, 2011.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate