Bill Text: MS HR77 | 2011 | Regular Session | Engrossed
Bill Title: Samuel Smith; commend services as a veteran of World War II.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2011-03-25 - Enrolled Bill Signed [HR77 Detail]
Download: Mississippi-2011-HR77-Engrossed.html
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2011 Regular Session
To: Rules
By: Representatives Holloway, Coleman (65th)
House Resolution 77
(As Adopted by House)
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING SAMUEL SMITH FOR HIS SERVICE IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY DURING WORLD WAR II.
WHEREAS, Samuel Smith, the twin brother of Sutter Smith, was born on August 24, 1924, in Terry, Mississippi, to the late Joe and Matilda Owen Smith; and
WHEREAS, Samuel was drafted into the Army in 1942 and was stationed in Hawaii and Japan; and
WHEREAS, Samuel served his country honorably as a quartermaster during World War II until his honorable discharge in 1946; and
WHEREAS, upon returning to the United States, Samuel had a hard time finding rewarding work and after working different jobs he began farming with his father; and
WHEREAS, Samuel married Hattie Ruth Allen Smith and they are the proud parents of nine children and have been blessed with 17 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, all of his children attended college and are now hardworking tax-paying citizens; and
WHEREAS, Samuel has served as Trustee of the Terry Grove Baptist Church for over 60 years and is a member of the Mississippi Livestock Association; and
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the House of Representatives to recognize and commend exemplary service to our state and country, such as the service of Samuel Smith:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby recognize and commend the honorable service of World War II veteran Samuel Smith and express sincere wishes for the days ahead.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Samuel Smith and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.
