SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 546
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Jane Smoot, a treasured Austin citizen who has deep
roots in the community and who played a longtime role in the
education of many area residents; and
WHEREAS, Jane Smoot was born in Austin on December 13,
1919; she graduated from Austin High School in 1935, and she
graduated Phi Beta Kappa from The University of Texas at Austin
in 1938; she earned a master's degree from the university one
year later; and
WHEREAS, Known for her successful career in the field of
education, Jane served for 40 years as a schoolteacher with the
Austin Independent School District; and
WHEREAS, Jane's father, L. K. Smoot, was a law librarian
and an editorial reporter for the Texas Supreme Court for 66
years; his years of service earned him the designation of
longest-tenured state employee on record; and
WHEREAS, Jane is knowledgeable about the early days of
Austin and enjoys the Capitol and its grounds and the history it
represents; at the age of 91, she lives in the Austin family home
that was built by her grandfather, R. K. Smoot, in 1876; and
WHEREAS, Her home is the oldest home in Austin to be
occupied continuously by the same family line, and fortunately
for the city, Jane has now made plans for its preservation as a
community museum for Austinites to enjoy in the future; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend Jane Smoot for her work as a longtime
Austin educator and pay tribute to her and her family members for
their exemplary citizenship and for preserving a piece of
Austin's history by keeping this treasured home intact and in the
family; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
Jane Smoot as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 17, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate