SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 966
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Terry Omar Smith
 
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
  commemorates the life of Terry Omar Smith, who died March 8,
  2011, at the age of 63; and
         WHEREAS, Terry Smith was born April 18, 1947, to Omar and
  Elouise Beard Smith; he grew up in Bryan and graduated from
  Stephen F. Austin High School; in 1967, he married his high
  school sweetheart, Karen Kindt, and together, they built a life
  based on faith and service to others; and
         WHEREAS, A devout Christian, he lived his faith in his
  daily life and was devoted to the young people in his church; he
  taught classes for young people in middle school, high school,
  and college for many years and was a children's leader in Bible
  study fellowship; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Smith had a lifelong love of tennis; his
  father coached the Texas A&M University tennis team, and Terry
  played tennis in high school and later as a member of the Aggie
  tennis team; he was a follower of all Aggie sports and graduated
  from the university with a bachelor's degree in business; he
  served on the Texas A&M University College of Education
  Development Council in the 1980s; and
         WHEREAS, Following in his father's footsteps, Terry
  managed a large group of Dairy Queen franchises across Texas and
  enjoyed traveling to the stores and meeting with the employees;
  he served several terms on the board of directors for Dairy
  Queen, including two terms as president; in 2009 he and his wife
  received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Texas Dairy
  Queen Operators' Council; and
         WHEREAS, Terry Smith was renowned for his integrity, his
  kindness, and his generosity; he was a caring, loving, and happy
  man who was devoted to his family and he leaves behind memories that
  will be treasured forever by his family, his many friends, and all
  who had the good fortune to know him; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
  Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
  family of Terry Omar Smith:  his wife, Karen Kindt Smith; his son
  and daughter-in-law, Jeremy Smith and Audra; his daughter and
  son-in-law, Heather Barron and Collin; his sister, Jeanne Smith
  Cherry; his brother, Don Smith; and his three grandchildren; and,
  be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy
  from the Texas Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day,
  it do so in memory of Terry Omar Smith.
 
  Ogden
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on May 11, 2011, by a
    rising vote.
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate