87S11017 BPG-D
By: Murr H.R. No. 31
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The thousands of deaths caused by COVID-19 in Texas
have created a tremendous void in families, communities, and
workplaces throughout the state; among those who lost their lives
in the pandemic was Harold Smith, a dedicated and well-respected
correctional officer with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice,
who passed away on December 15, 2020, at the age of 77; and
WHEREAS, Officer Smith was a valued member of the staff of the
Jordan Unit for five and a half years; a dedicated public servant,
he joined the Department of Criminal Justice following his
retirement as an inspector with the Texas Department of
Transportation; and
WHEREAS, Devoted to his family, Mr. Smith took great pride in
his four children and seven grandchildren and loved to spend time
with them; an active individual, he benefited youth in the town of
Panhandle as a scoutmaster for Troop 501, and in his free time, he
loved to read about railroads; he was a great conversationalist and
a good listener as well, qualities that never failed to brighten the
workday for his colleagues; and
WHEREAS, Harold Smith faithfully and ably performed his
duties throughout his tenure with the Texas Department of Criminal
Justice, and he will long be remembered with great admiration by all
who were privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
Harold Smith and extend deepest sympathy to his family, friends,
and colleagues; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Harold
Smith.