[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 59 (Thursday, April 12, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E446]
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                 IN MEMORY OF MR. EDWARD V. SMITH, III

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 12, 2018

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the life of Edward V. 
Smith, III, a dedicated North Texan who devoted his life to serving our 
community. In addition to many professional and charitable interests, 
Mr. Smith was a passionate alumnus of the University of North Texas, 
the former North Texas State College.
   A fifth generation Texan, Mr. Smith maintained deep roots in the 
Dallas area. After graduating from North Dallas High School in 1955, he 
enrolled in then-North Texas State College. During Mr. Smith's time in 
college, he served as president of his class, attorney general of the 
student body, vice president of the student body, president of the 
Kappa Sigma Fraternity, and president of Blue Key. Even following 
graduation, he never stopped giving back to his beloved alma mater.
   Mr. Smith generously volunteered his time and attention to serve as 
president of the University of North Texas Alumni Association, Chair of 
the UNT Foundation, Chair of the Professional Development Institute, 
and as a member of numerous committees. He served as membership chair 
for the State of Texas and as a Regent of the College. In recognition 
of this service, he was named a Distinguished Alumnus in 1992.
   In addition to his charitable work for the University of North 
Texas, Mr. Smith exceled professionally as a Dallas attorney. After 
graduating from law school at Southern Methodist University, he began a 
long legal career. Mr. Smith served on many committees in the Dallas 
and Texas Bars, and he was awarded the lifetime achievement award from 
the probate sections of both the Dallas Bar and the State Bar of Texas. 
He also received the Professionalism Award from the Dallas Bar and the 
Texas Center for Legal Ethics.
   Mr. Smith selflessly served his community as a member of the board 
of the United Way, Advisory Board member of both the Dallas Foundation 
and the Communities Foundation of Texas, and as Chairman of the Board 
of the Grace Foundation. A lifelong Presbyterian, he also served his 
church as a deacon, an elder and, for many years, as Clerk of the 
Session.
   Mr. Smith has left a rich legacy of generosity, loyalty, and 
excellence. I extend condolences to his wife Nikki, their family, the 
University of North Texas community, and all who knew him.

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