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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1235
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Gregory S. Smith for his exemplary service to his |
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community, state, and country; and |
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WHEREAS, Gregory Smith has served as a minister for more |
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than 16 years and is a leading citizen in his community; he also |
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plans and leads missionary projects abroad and oversees a 24-hour |
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prayer line; and |
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WHEREAS, Since 1998, he has served as the corporate chaplain |
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for Hotel Equities, a position which entails visiting each property |
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on a regular basis; he also is the founder of InStep International, |
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a nonprofit organization that partners with others to participate |
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in missionary and humanitarian causes; he has traveled extensively |
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to encourage and train others to take up these causes, and his |
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missions have included visiting such countries as England, Russia, |
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and China; and |
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WHEREAS, When he is not abroad, he spends much of his time |
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and energy on community and charitable events; he is dedicated to |
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helping those in need and to improving the quality of life for as |
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many people as possible; a highly respected leader in our state |
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and an asset to our country, he is an exemplary individual who |
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represents the best of Texas citizenry; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd |
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Legislature, hereby commend Gregory S. Smith for his dedication |
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to his work as a minister and for his outstanding citizenship and |
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many achievements; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on May 27, 2011. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |