H.R. No. 2218
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Cheryl Smith retired as a senior grievance
specialist from Alliance/AFT on January 31, 2023, drawing to a
close an exemplary career with the organization that spanned more
than two decades; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Smith first joined Alliance/AFT (American
Federation of Teachers) in October 2002; over the course of her
tenure, she went above and beyond in assisting the organization's
members, and she further distinguished herself through her
dependability and thorough preparation; and
WHEREAS, Highly engaged in civic life as well, Mrs. Smith
currently serves as chair of the Planning and Zoning Commission for
the city of Grand Prairie and as a board member of the Beacon Hill
HOA; she is also the president of 360 Corridor Democratic Action!,
chair of the Tarrant County Democratic Party Educator to Educator
Network Steering Committee, and a member of the House District 101
Transportation & Health Task Force; furthermore, she has served as
an election judge, a precinct chair, a deputy voter registrar, a
convention chair for Senate District 23, and a delegation chair for
Senate District 22; and
WHEREAS, A 1973 graduate of Kashmere High School, Mrs. Smith
holds a bachelor's degree from Texas Southern University; in all
her endeavors, she enjoys the love and support of her husband,
Thomas, as well as their three sons and eight grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Through her professionalism, dedication, and
commitment to excellence, Cheryl Smith has earned the respect and
admiration of all those who have had the privilege of working with
her, and she may indeed reflect with pride on a career well spent as
she begins the next exciting chapter of her life; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Cheryl Smith on her retirement from
Alliance/AFT and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future;
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.
Turner
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2218 was adopted by the House on May
29, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House