General and Special Laws of The State of Texas Passed By The Second, Third and Fourth Called Sessions of the Sixty-Second Legislature and the Regular Session of the Sixty-Third Legislature Page: 44
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62nd LEGISLATURE-2nd CALLED SESSION
WHEREAS, He was also active in the American Legion and was a char-
ter member and the first president of the Chillicothe Lions Club; and
WHEREAS, Senator Moffett's passing is a great loss, not only to his
family and to his political and fraternal colleagues, but to the innumerable
farmers, ranchers, veterans, students, and other Texans who benefited
from his dedicated efforts in the Legislature; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the Senate of the State of Texas, the House of Repre-
sentatives concurring, that the 62nd Legislature, 2nd Called Session, pay
tribute to the memory of former Texas State Senator George "Cotton" Mof-
fett and extend sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Ruth;
to his daughter, Joy Eaton; to his son, Frank; and to his grandchildren;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That official copies of this Resolution be prepared for the
members of his family as an expression of sympathy from the Texas Legis-
lature; and that when the Senate and House of Representatives adjourn
this day, they do so in memory of an esteemed former colleague, Senator
George Moffett, and in recognition of his many contributions to the well-
being of the people of this State.
Adopted by the Senate on March 28, 1972, by a rising vote; adopted by
the House on March 29, 1972, by a rising vote.
Filed with the Secretary of State, April 17, 1972.
ADDRESS TO LEGISLATURE-GOVERNOR PRESTON SMITH
S. C. R. No. 13
WHEREAS, The Honorable Preston Smith, Governor of Texas, desires
to deliver a message in person to the 2nd Called Session of the 62nd Leg-
islature; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the Senate of the State of Texas, the House of Repre-
sentatives concurring, that the two Houses meet in Joint Session at 10
A.M. in the Hall of the House of Representatives on March 29, 1972, to
hear the Governor's message.
Adopted by the Senate on March 28, 1972; adopted by the House on
March 28, 1972.
Filed with the Secretary of State, March 30, 1972.
MEMORIAL-WILL SMITH
S. C. R. No. 14
WHEREAS, On March 18, 1972, the State of Texas lost one of its most
esteemed citizens and dedicated public officials with the death of Repre-
sentative Will Smith of Beaumont; and
WHEREAS, Representative Smith was first elected to the Texas House
in 1942; he served in that capacity continuously, except for a brief period
in the 1950's; he was one of two House members ever to serve more than
eleven terms; and
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Texas. Legislature. General and Special Laws of The State of Texas Passed By The Second, Third and Fourth Called Sessions of the Sixty-Second Legislature and the Regular Session of the Sixty-Third Legislature, legislative document, 1973; [Austin, Texas]. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth221792/m1/45/: accessed May 25, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.