84R32271 BK-D
By: Miller of Comal H.R. No. 3256
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Virginia Vogel Smith of Kingwood passed away on May
11, 2015, at the age of 96, leaving her family and friends to
treasure the wealth of joyful memories they shared with her; and
WHEREAS, Born on February 14, 1919, in Climax Springs,
Missouri, the former Virginia Vogel was the daughter of Peter and
Lena Vogel; she graduated from Missouri Valley College in 1939 and
embarked on a career as an educator that would span four decades and
encompass grades from kindergarten to high school; a dynamic and
beloved teacher, she maintained high expectations for her students
and found fulfillment in helping them succeed; and
WHEREAS, In 1942, she married Glen Thomas Smith, with whom
she shared a long and rewarding union, until his death in 1983; she
was the proud mother of two sons, Mark and Reed, and with the
passing years, she welcomed into her family five grandchildren and
six great-grandchildren; alongside her husband, she was a valued
member of First Presbyterian Church; and
WHEREAS, In addition to her life as a teacher, wife, and
mother, Mrs. Smith was an active civic leader during the more than
45 years she resided in Galveston; drawing on her passion for
investing, she became the founder of two local investment clubs,
and she served on the boards of the Galveston Opera House and the
Rosenberg Library; she was also a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma
Society, an organization dedicated to excellence in education and
the professional and personal growth of women educators; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Smith moved to Kingwood in 2006 to be near her
family, and in her free time, she enjoyed using her talent for
needlework to make beautiful gifts for her loved ones; fondly known
by the nickname "Tiny," she cultivated many close friendships
throughout her life, and her encouraging words touched the hearts
of countless people; and
WHEREAS, Although she will be deeply missed, Virginia Smith
left an indelible impression on all those who were privileged to
know her, and she will forever be remembered with heartfelt
admiration and affection; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Virginia Vogel Smith
and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her
sons, Mark and Reed Smith; to her daughter-in-law, Stephanie Smith;
to her brother, Philip; and to her other relatives and friends; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Virginia
Vogel Smith.