WHEREAS, Donald D. Smith, 72, of Colby, died Saturday, March 28,
1998, at the Hays Medical Center from injuries received in an automobile
accident; and
WHEREAS, Donald D. Smith, a Republican, served in the Kansas
House of Representatives from 1961 through the 1966 Special Session as
a Representative of the 105th District from Thomas County. He was
particularly proud of carrying the bill eventually establishing Colby Com-
munity College and remained interested in legislative matters throughout
his life; and
WHEREAS, After service in the Navy during World War II, Donald
D. Smith attended Kansas State University where he received a degree
in Agricultural Engineering. In addition to farming he worked as County
Engineer for Logan County, sold mutual funds and established his own
manufacturing business; and
WHEREAS, Donald D. Smith was an elder for the First Presbyterian
Church in Colby, a member of the Masonic Lodge, American Legion and
Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was also a member of the local board of
the American Cancer Society; and
WHEREAS, Donald D. Smith married Frances Larsen, the girlfriend
he left to go to war, on June 7, 1947. She survives. Also surviving are a
son, Randy Smith of Colby, two daughters, Connie Davis of Colby and
Sheree Stoppel of Osage City, a brother, a sister and 10 grandchildren;
and
WHEREAS, Donald D. Smith was deeply involved in the activities of
his grandchildren. The day before his death he was able to fulfill a long-
time desire when he and his wife drove to Topeka to take their daughter
Sheree's sons to visit the legislature. While in the house chambers, he
was recognized with a standing ovation from the members in session:
Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Kan- sas: That we extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Donald D.
Smith.
I hereby certify that the above Resolution originated in the House,
and was adopted by that body