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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 289
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In Memory |
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of |
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Sue Smith |
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and |
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commemorates the life of Sue Smith, who died February 19, 2013, |
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at the age of 69; and |
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WHEREAS, Sue Smith was born July 8, 1943; she married |
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Harold Lee Smith in March of 1966, and the couple raised two |
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daughters, Dana and Keesha, who have been a source of much pride |
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and joy; and |
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WHEREAS, Mrs. Smith was the first chief of staff for |
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Congressman Mickey Leland and played an important role in his |
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success in the United States House of Representatives; she was |
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involved through the years with the Leland Foundation, her |
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daughters and her granddaughter Alex Moorer are all alumnae of |
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the organization, and her daughter Dana serves on its board; and |
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WHEREAS, A devout Christian who practiced her faith in her |
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daily life, she was a longtime member of Pilgrim Congregational |
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United Church of Christ; she was also active in numerous |
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community organizations; and |
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WHEREAS, A woman of courage, compassion, and grace, she |
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gave unselfishly to others, and her wisdom, warmth, and |
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enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest will not be |
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forgotten; and |
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WHEREAS, She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, |
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and she leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by |
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her family and countless friends; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, |
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83rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the |
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bereaved family of Sue Smith; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the |
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Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do |
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so in memory of Sue Smith. |
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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 February 25, 2013, |
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by a rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |