H.R. No. 1094
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, An inspiring couple whose lives have been enhanced
by a great and enduring love, Chester and Mildred Smith of Burleson
celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary on February 11, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Chester Claude Smith and the former Mildred Agnes
Sweatman were joined in matrimony at a ceremony held in Benton,
Arkansas, in 1940; they have been blessed with two sons, Chester
Lewis Smith and his wife, Linda, and Donald Claude Smith and his
wife, Sherry, and their grandchildren include Dorinda McCoy and her
husband, Tony, Taylor Smith, Katherine Daley and her husband,
Nathan, Thomas Smith and his wife, Crystal, and the late Chad Smith;
with the passing years, Mr. and Mrs. Smith have shared in the
pleasure of welcoming into their family five great-grandchildren,
Amy Kimbrell and her husband, Quinn, Christopher McCoy, Miles
Daley, Maeve Daley, and Jackson Smith, and three
great-great-grandchildren, Maddie, Maddix, and McKinsey Kimbrell;
and
WHEREAS, For the first dozen years of their marriage, the
couple lived in Little Rock, Arkansas; they moved to Fort Worth in
1952 before settling in Burleson in 1960; Mr. Smith retired in 1982
as a switchman with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and served
as the city's first paid fire marshal; Mrs. Smith has been a
dedicated homemaker throughout their marriage; and
WHEREAS, Inveterate travelers, the couple have visited 46
states in the U.S.; they shared a love of square dancing in their
younger days, and Mr. Smith has also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and
woodworking, while Mrs. Smith's hobbies have included embroidery,
crocheting, and knitting; in addition, they are members of the
First United Methodist Church of Burleson; they attribute the
longevity of their successful relationship to having patience and
resolving issues before day's end; and
WHEREAS, A 71st wedding anniversary is a celebration of love
that has truly stood the test of time, and Chester and Mildred Smith
are among an exceptional group of men and women who can claim such a
lasting commitment; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Chester and Mildred Smith on their
71st wedding anniversary and extend to them sincere best wishes for
continued happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Smith as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.
Orr
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1094 was adopted by the House on April
14, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House