SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 115
In Memory
of
Robert Dean Smith
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Bastrop in mourning the loss of the Reverend Robert
Dean Smith, who died June 11, 2013, at the age of 78; and
WHEREAS, R. D. Smith was born on August 6, 1934, in Hope,
Arkansas, to George and Lillie Mae Smith; he served the nation
with distinction in the United States Air Force; he married his
wife, Gwendolyn, in 1964, and the couple raised five children;
and
WHEREAS, After his military service, he attended the Tyler
Barber College, and in 1966, he became a master barber; he later
went to work with the Federal Bureau of Prisons in El Reno,
Oklahoma, where he enjoyed a long and successful career; and
WHEREAS, He entered the ministry in 1970 and served as
pastor to several churches in Oklahoma before moving with his
family to Bastrop, where he began his employment at the Bastrop
Federal Correctional Institute and became pastor of Mount
Pleasant Baptist Church; in 1987, he accepted the call to become
pastor of Mount Rose Baptist Church, where he was much loved by
the congregation and served with dedication for the remainder of
his life; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Smith was active in his community and
served as chaplain for the Bastrop Police Department and as
chairman of the board of the city's emergency food and shelter
program; he regularly attended many city council meetings and
National Night Out gatherings; and
WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and integrity, he gave
unselfishly to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel
will not be forgotten; and
WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and
grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured
forever by his family and countless friends; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere
condolences to the bereaved family of the Reverend Robert Dean
Smith; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the
Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do
so in memory of Reverend R. D. Smith.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 24, 2013, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate