H.R. No. 230
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A 50th wedding anniversary marks a lifetime of
mutual devotion and shared experiences, and Phil and Jane Smith of
Sulphur Springs celebrated this joyous milestone in their marriage
on January 24, 2019; and
WHEREAS, Phil Smith and the former Jane Harris met in the a
cappella choir at Baylor University, and they were joined in
matrimony in 1969 at the University Baptist Church of Fort Worth;
over the years, they have been blessed with a treasured family that
includes their children, Jennifer Scogin and her husband, David,
Emily Stephen and her husband, Scott, and Nate Smith and his wife,
Cara, as well as seven grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Respected members of the Sulphur Springs community
for the past 18 years, Mr. and Mrs. Smith lived in six states before
returning to Texas in 2001; Mr. Smith served his country during the
Vietnam War, and today he and his son Nate practice law at the Smith &
Smith Law Firm; Mrs. Smith taught math at Sulphur Springs High
School and Texas A&M University-Commerce; devoted to their faith,
the couple have led worship in numerous churches over the course of
their marriage; and
WHEREAS, Phil and Jane Smith have enjoyed five decades of
abiding love and affection for each other, and they are among an
exceptional group of men and women who can claim such a lasting
commitment; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Phil and Jane Smith on their 50th
wedding anniversary and extend to them sincere best wishes for
continued happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Smith as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.
Flynn
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 230 was adopted by the House on March
6, 2019, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House