HJR 177 Summary

• Mourns the death of Everett Cortez Smith of Norfolk, Virginia, who died on October 14, 2010.

• Honors Mr. Smith's military service, including eight years of active duty in the United States Navy and a tour in Desert Storm.

• Recognizes Mr. Smith's community involvement, church membership at Calvary Revival Church, and character as kindhearted, genuine, and giving.

• Extends heartfelt sympathy to his surviving family members, including his wife Angela, mother Loretta Thomas, brother Terrence Smith, and numerous extended family members.

• Adopted by the House on March 24, 2011, and by the Senate on March 31, 2011.