SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1051
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Donald L. Smithers, who is retiring as District One
council member after many years of exceptional service to the
people of Sugar Land; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Smithers began his career on the city council
as District One representative in 1997; he served until 2003,
during which time he was mayor pro tem for three years, and he
returned to the council in 2009; and
WHEREAS, A veteran of the United States Air Force and the
Texas Air National Guard, Mr. Smithers played an important role
in the planning and implementation of numerous projects that were
instrumental in the growth and prosperity of the city, including
the Town Square project, the renovation of the Imperial Park
Softball Complex, planning for a new City Hall, and the extension
and improvement of numerous area roads; and
WHEREAS, His work in the community also includes service as
a founding member and director of the Sugar Land Cultural Arts
Foundation, president of the Rotary Club, and life member of the
Fort Bend County Fair Association; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary public servant, he is respected and
admired by his fellow council members and his constituents, and
his presence on the Sugar Land City Council will be greatly
missed; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby commend Donald L. Smithers on his
exceptional service to the people of Sugar Land and extend to him
best wishes for continued success in all his endeavors; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Huffman
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 23, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate