[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 141 (Monday, September 8, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1720]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING THE LIFE OF GLEN A. SMITH, SR.

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                           HON. RALPH M. HALL

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 8, 2008

  Mr. HALL of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory 
and accomplishments of a man who dedicated his life to service and 
seizing the day, Glen A. Smith of Rockwall.
  Smith was born on May 24, 1939, in Normal, Illinois to Myers and 
Marybelle (Miller) Smith. He married Peggy (Pannell) Smith, and they 
were fortunate to have five wonderful children, Kimberli Geissler Smith 
of Fort Worth, Glen Allen Smith, Jr. of Dallas and Katy Chesshir of 
Sachse, and stepchildren Christina Hoff of Forney and Joel Rhorer of 
Prairie Home, Missouri.
  Smith was the owner of Curry Auto Leasing in Dallas for many years 
until his retirement in September of 2005. In March 2007, he opened 
Smitty's Roadhouse Bar & Grill in Rockwall, which he owned and operated 
until his death. Glen enjoyed living life to the fullest, and was a 
race car driver all of his life, racing in the 24 hours of LeMans in 
France and receiving the 1986 Formula Atlantic Indy Car Rookie of the 
Year Award.
  Glen was also involved with his community and in civic affairs. He 
was a member of the Rockwall Breakfast Rotary Club and was also a City 
of Rockwall Planning & Zoning Commissioner. He also believed in sharing 
his faith and was a member of the Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church in 
Dallas.
  Madam Speaker, we are privileged to have known such a great public 
servant and genuine individual. Please join me today as we honor the 
memory and celebrate the life of Glen A. Smith, Sr.

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