Texas 2021 - 87th Regular

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1	1	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 24
2	2	In Memory
3	3	of
4	4	Wayne A. Smith
5	5	WHEREAS, The citizens of Gladewater lost a beloved first
6	6	responder and civic leader with the passing of former fire chief
7	7	Wayne A. Smith on December 30, 2020, at the age of 65; and
8	8	WHEREAS, Fondly known as "Snuffy" to his friends and loved
9	9	ones, Wayne Smith was born in Gilmer on January 16, 1955, to
10	10	Herbert and Alice Smith, and he grew up with the companionship of
11	11	five siblings, Brenda, Beverly, Jerry, John, and Roger; after
12	12	graduating from Gladewater High School in 1973, he went on to
13	13	earn his associate degree in applied science from Kilgore
14	14	College; and
15	15	WHEREAS, Chief Smith led the Gladewater Fire Department
16	16	for more than 27 years, and his dedication and expertise were
17	17	respected throughout the city and beyond; an accomplished figure
18	18	in his profession, he was a Master Firefighter and an instructor
19	19	for the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service Fire Training
20	20	Academy and the Texas Municipal Fire School; furthermore, he was
21	21	president of the Local Emergency Planning Committee, safety
22	22	officer at the Northeast Texas Eastman Fire School, and president
23	23	of the Kilgore College Fire Academy Board; and
24	24	WHEREAS, In addition to his professional service, Chief
25	25	Smith was active in a number of other community groups and
26	26	initiatives; he was a prominent member of the Lions Club, where
27	27	he served as president in 2012, and he played an integral role in
28	28	establishing the Fall Festival Halloween activities; in
29	29	recognition of his contributions, he was named the 2010 Man of
30	30	the Year by the Gladewater Chamber of Commerce; and
31	31	WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Chief Smith enjoyed the love
32	32	and support of his wife, Cathy, with whom he shared a rewarding
33	33	marriage that spanned more than four decades; he took great pride
34	34	in his two sons, Randy and Brian, and with the passing years, he
35	35	had the pleasure of seeing his family grow to include a
36	36	daughter-in-law, Chantel, and four grandchildren, Audrey,
37	37	Christina, Kyler, and Chance; and
38	38	WHEREAS, Known for his leadership and integrity, as well as
39	39	his friendliness and delightful sense of humor, Wayne Smith
40	40	devoted himself to protecting his fellow citizens and improving
41	41	his community, and he leaves behind a record of service that his
42	42	loved ones can remember with pride; now, therefore, be it
43	43	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
44	44	Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Chief Wayne A.
45	45	Smith and extend sincere sympathy to all who mourn his passing;
46	46	and, be it further
47	47	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
48	48	prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
49	49	this day, it do so in memory of Chief Smith.
50	50	Hughes
51	51	________________________________
52	52	President of the Senate
53	53	I hereby certify that the
54	54	above Resolution was adopted by
55	55	the Senate on February 9, 2021, by
56	56	a rising vote.
57	57	________________________________
58	58	Secretary of the Senate
59	59	________________________________
60	60	Member, Texas Senate