H.R. No. 2389
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Those Texans who give freely of their time and
talents to benefit the larger community make the world a better
place through their actions and their example, and Jarrod D. Smith
of Danbury is one such person; and
WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of Brazoria County, Jarrod Smith
was raised in Danbury and graduated from Danbury High School; he
attended Alvin Community College, then earned degrees from the
University of Houston-Clear Lake and the Thurgood Marshall School
of Law at Texas Southern University; in 2007, he received his
license from the State Bar of Texas and opened his law practice,
which deals with a wide range of legal cases; he also works in the
title insurance industry and partners as a fee attorney with the
Alamo Title Company in Angleton and Alvin; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Smith gives generously of his time and talents
in support of worthy causes throughout Brazoria County; a
professional auctioneer, he has participated in more than 80 area
auctions since 2012 alone and has helped to raise millions of
dollars for local churches, schools, and nonprofit organizations;
moreover, he serves on the board of commissioners for Brazoria
County Emergency Services District No. 3, as well as on the board of
the Alvin Community College Foundation and on the Downtown
Revitalization Committee of the City of Angleton; in 2012, The
Facts newspaper recognized this dynamic Texan as an "Unsung Hero"
for his notable work in the area; in all his endeavors, Mr. Smith
enjoys the love and support of his wife, Hayley, a dedicated mother
who is devoting her energies to raising their four-year-old twins,
Hannah and Madeline, and their one-and-a-half-year-old, Demi; the
Smiths are active members of the Community Baptist Church of
Danbury, and Mrs. Smith plays an instrumental role in the Youth and
Children's Ministry; and
WHEREAS, Through his inspiring and selfless endeavors,
Jarrod Smith has demonstrated a lasting commitment to making
Brazoria County an even better place in which to live and work, and
in so doing, he has earned the deep respect and appreciation of his
fellow residents; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby honor Jarrod D. Smith for his contributions to
Brazoria County and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued
success; 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.
Bonnen of Brazoria
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2389 was adopted by the House on May
22, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House