Kathy Smith loved to Marriott-Slaterville Recently December 20, 2009 Hyde Smith says farewell to Layton City Council Standard-Examiner staff LAYTON — The city council recently bid adieu to Councilwoman Kathy Hyde Smith, presenting her with a blanket bearing the city logo and detailing her years of council service, and a crystal eagle with a lighted stand. The council also presented Smith's husband, Bert Smith, with a red boutonniere. The Thursday meeting, in which Smith served as mayor pro tern, was her last meeting as a council member. In appreciation of her work, Smith was presented the gifts by Assistant City Manager Jim Mason. Smith has served on the council for four years. Prior to that she served on the city planning commission for two years and provided volunteer service to the city, including helping establish the Community Action Council and the nationally recognized Layton Youth Hyde Smith Court. Youth Court adviser Kar- lene Kidman in attendance at the meeting also paid tribute to Smith's work in the city, crediting Smith for putting her in the position she enjoys. "You've been a great friend," Kidman said. "We appreciate the efforts you put forth and we will miss you," Councilman Ren- ny Knowlton told Smith. Smith, who did not seek re-election in November, has lived in Layton since 1983. She said she will be moving out of Layton and into Weber County. "I'm going to miss working with all of you," she said. "This is a great city." Smith, an ardent defender of people's property rights while in office, said she is hoping the city will continue her tradition of handing out pocket-size versions of the U.S. Constitutions to youth and scout groups who attend the council meetings. The council members assured Smith they will do what they can to see the tradition continue. 214