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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever cherish their |
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memories of James H. Smith, who passed away on December 22, 2020, at |
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the age of 71; and |
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WHEREAS, The son of Euel Jackson Smith Jr. and Bill and |
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Marlena Terry, James Smith was born in Junction on March 14, 1949; |
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he grew up in the Hill Country of West Texas with seven siblings, |
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Mike, Barbara, Gary, Steve, Richard, Patricia, and Mollie; the |
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Terry home was always full of lively competition, from foot races to |
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games of dominos and cards; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Smith was employed as a roughneck; after joining |
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McAlester Fuel Company as a roustabout, he shifted to offshore |
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drilling rigs in 1987 and continued to work offshore until his |
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retirement; and |
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WHEREAS, Devoted to his family, Mr. Smith shared a fulfilling |
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18-year relationship with his wife, Joann; he was the proud father |
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of a son, E. J., and two daughters, Kelli and Krystal; with the |
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passing years, he was blessed with 11 grandchildren, and he loved to |
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watch their ball games and performances; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Smith was very creative; he liked to compose |
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songs and play them for others, and some of his poems were published |
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in books; in addition, he enjoyed hunting, softball, playing cards, |
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and spending time with his loved ones; a man of faith, he found |
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wonderful fellowship as an active member of Glade Creek Baptist |
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Church; and |
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WHEREAS, Although James Smith is deeply missed, those who |
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held him dear will forever remember the warmth and kindness he |
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brought into their lives; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature, 4th |
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Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of James H. Smith and |
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extend sincere condolences to his relatives and friends; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this |
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day, it do so in memory of James H. Smith. |