85R8693 BPG-D
By: Johnson of Harris H.R. No. 235
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The 100th birthday of an esteemed Texan is indeed
cause for celebration, and Frankie Allen Smith marked this
significant milestone in her life on January 31, 2017; and
WHEREAS, Born in 1917, Frankie Smith raised her family in the
Acres Homes neighborhood, where she continues to reside; a
matriarch beloved by many, she is affectionately known as "MoMa
Dear"; and
WHEREAS, The founder of Frankie's Fashions, Mrs. Smith has
enjoyed a many-faceted career that has also encompassed endeavors
with such firms as Je La Beaux Talent Agency, Texas Arts and
Entertainment, Total Health Care, Down Home Tour, GrapeVine Media
and Publishing, Vel-Rays Properties, and the Smith-Whigham
Foundation; she takes particular pride in her employment with the
family of former state representative Sylvester Turner, now mayor
of Houston; and
WHEREAS, Deeply committed to her community, Mrs. Smith has
been engaged in civic life, education advocacy, and charitable
causes; she has served as honorary chair for Living Word
Ministries, and she is considered the mother of her church, where
she is very active; and
WHEREAS, Frankie Smith is blessed with the affection of a
host of loved ones, and, sustained by her strong faith, she has
gracefully reached the century mark and continues to enrich the
lives of all who are fortunate enough to know her; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Frankie Allen Smith on her 100th
birthday; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mrs. Smith as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.