82S11101 JNC-D
By: Guillen H.R. No. 169
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Dedicated civic leaders enrich their communities in
countless ways, and the people of Starr County are fortunate indeed
to count Rene G. Smith, Jr., among their fellow residents; and
WHEREAS, A native of Laredo, Mr. Smith was born on August 5,
1948; he earned his associate's degree from Laredo Community
College and served his country as a member of the U.S. Army Reserve;
and
WHEREAS, This successful entrepreneur has been part owner of
COD Auto Parts in Rio Grande City for 37 years and part owner of a
real estate business for 31; along with his many professional
obligations, he has made time to contribute to the Rio Grande City
Economic Development Corporation, the Starr County Appraisal
District, and the City Cemetery Project, a worthwhile initiative
that he founded; he is active in the Immaculate Conception Catholic
Church and its school council, the Knights of Columbus, and the
Lions Club; and
WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Mr. Smith is blessed with
the love and support of his family, including his wife of 40 years,
Sonja, and his daughters, Sonja Smith Cortinas and Alexis Marie
Smith, and he enjoys spending time with his granddaughters,
Abbygail and Ella-Renee; he is a history buff who also enjoys
refurbishing old homes and vehicles; and
WHEREAS, Rene Smith has demonstrated a commitment to making
Starr County a better place in which to live and work, and in so
doing, he has earned the respect and appreciation of all who know
him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby honor Rene G. Smith, Jr.,
for his contributions to the Starr County community and extend to
him sincere best wishes for continued success in all of his
endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Smith as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.