H.R. No. 7
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever treasure their
memories of Vandie Lindsey Smith Jr. of Magnolia Springs, who died
on July 2, 2021, at the age of 64; and
WHEREAS, The son of Vandie Smith Sr. and Lula Bell Smith,
Vandie Smith was born in Beaumont on December 15, 1956; he graduated
from Kirbyville High School in 1975 and went on to enjoy a career
with Temple-Inland and MeadWestvaco that spanned nearly four
decades until his retirement; in 1986, he joined the Tri-Community
Volunteer Fire Department, rising through the ranks to become the
department's chief in 2007 and serving in that position until the
end of his life; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Smith shared a rewarding 45-year marriage with
his wife, Myrtha, and he was a devoted father to their four
children, Vandie, Shanta, Bryan, and Brent; later in life, he took
great pride in welcoming into his family 10 grandchildren and 2
great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Affectionately known as "Uncle Len," Mr. Smith
delighted in the time he spent with his loved ones, and he was a
Little League coach for many years; he also enjoyed hunting,
fishing, farming, and traveling; an active member of Magnolia
Springs Church of God in Christ, he served the congregation as
deacon; and
WHEREAS, Vandie Smith lived a rich and purposeful life
devoted to his family, his community, and his faith, and he leaves
behind a record of service that will continue to inspire all those
who knew and loved him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
of Vandie Lindsey Smith Jr. and extend heartfelt sympathy to the
members of his family: to his wife, Myrtha Barlow Smith; to his
children, Vandie Smith III and his wife, Lita, and Shanta, Bryan,
and Brent Smith; to his grandchildren, Terion, Daeshika, Ashunda,
Lindsey, Keverly, and Kezian Smith, Deldrick Spikes, Camelia
Gilbert, Rayford Gilbert Jr., and Madison Hawkins; to his
great-grandchildren, Nohlan Spikes and Kartier Mixon; to his
godchildren, Dar'Ranica Barlow, Madison Adams, and William Cooper;
to his sisters, LaRue Floyd and her husband, Jimmy, Frankie Smith
and her husband, Jerry, and Stacy Smith; and to his many other
relatives and friends; 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 Vandie
Smith.
White
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 7 was unanimously adopted by a rising
vote of the House on August 30, 2021.
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Chief Clerk of the House