[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 72 (Thursday, June 8, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1088]
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   HONORING THE LIFE OF DR. HERBERT E. SMITH OF BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA

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                         HON. MICHAEL E. SODREL

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 8, 2006

  Mr. SODREL. Mr. Speaker, it is with deep sympathy I announce the 
passing of Dr. Herbert E. Smith on June 2, 2006 at the age of 76. Dr. 
Smith was an educator and spent most of his life in the teaching 
profession to help young people build the foundation for future 
success. He was also a dedicated Hoosier who gave back much to his 
community.
  Dr. Smith was born in Sterling Township in Crawford County, Indiana 
on July 12, 1929. He graduated from English High School in 1947. He 
went on to earn a Bachelor, Masters and Doctorate Degrees from Indiana 
University in Bloomington. Following completion of his own studies, he 
taught at all different levels ranging from Junior High through the 
college level in Indiana, Nebraska and Iowa,
  Many Universities were honored to have Dr. Smith as an educator. He 
was an instructor at the University of Nebraska, Indiana University, 
I.U. Kokomo, I.U. Southeast at New Albany, and IUPUI in Indianapolis. 
He spent an astounding 34 years at Indiana University and 20 of those 
years serving as Assistant Dean of Students.
  Besides his dedication to teaching, Dr. Smith was an active member of 
the community. He was a long time member of many local organizations. 
Dr. Smith was a 50-year member of Crawford Lodge #470 at English, 
Indiana, the Scottish Rite Valley of Indianapolis, and the Shrine of 
North America.
  Dr. Smith never stopped trying to help his community. In 2000, he 
created a Public Radio Station, WBRO in Marengo, Indiana, to provide 
the best Public Radio programming available. WBRO broadcasts many 
public affairs, news, and discussion programs along with local sporting 
events.
  The work put forth during his life did not go unnoticed. Dr. Smith 
was recognized by many for his contributions including the Key to the 
City of Indianapolis, ``Distinguished Hoosier'' award and the highest 
honor in Indiana, the ``Sagamore of the Wabash.'' In addition, Dr. 
Smith was appointed a ``Kentucky Colonel'' by the Commonwealth of 
Kentucky, ``Aide DeCamp, Governor's Staff' by Tennessee and ``Admiral, 
Great Navy of Nebraska''.
  Indiana lost a hardworking and honorable man. Dr. Smith's dedication 
and commitment to helping others should be an example for others to 
follow. He led a successful life personally and professionally. I know 
he will be missed by those around him and the people he touched.