TITLE: In memory of Terry Omar Smith.

SUMMARY: In memory of Terry Omar Smith.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and commemorates the life of Terry Omar Smith, who died March 8, 2011, at the age of 63; and WHEREAS, Terry Smith was born April 18, 1947, to Omar and Elouise Beard Smith; he grew up in Bryan and graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School; in 1967, he married his high school sweetheart, Karen Kindt, and together, they built a life based on faith and service to others; and WHEREAS, A devout Christian, he lived his faith in his daily life and was devoted to the young people in his church; he taught classes for young people in middle school, high school, and college for many years and was a children's leader in Bible study fellowship; and WHEREAS, Mr. Smith had a lifelong love of tennis; his father coached the Texas A&M University tennis team, and Terry played tennis in high school and later as a member of the Aggie tennis team; he was a follower of all Aggie sports and graduated from the university with a bachelor's degree in business; he served on the Texas A&M University College of Education Development Council in the 1980s; and WHEREAS, Following in his father's footsteps, Terry managed a large group of Dairy Queen franchises across Texas and enjoyed traveling to the stores and meeting with the employees; he served several terms on the board of directors for Dairy Queen, including two terms as president; in 2009 he and his wife received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Texas Dairy Queen Operators' Council; and WHEREAS, Terry Smith was renowned for his integrity, his kindness, and his generosity; he was a caring, loving, and happy man who was devoted to his family and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by his family, his many friends, and all who had the good fortune to know him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Terry Omar Smith: his wife, Karen Kindt Smith; his son and daughter-in-law, Jeremy Smith and Audra; his daughter and son-in-law, Heather Barron and Collin; his sister, Jeanne Smith Cherry; his brother, Don Smith; and his three grandchildren; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Terry Omar Smith. Ogden President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 11, 2011, by a rising vote.