Dear Friends,

 

I'm sorry to inform you that Clyde Smyth, former William S. Hart District Superintendent, Councilman and Mayor of Santa Clarita and father of Assemblyman Cameron Smyth passed away yesterday. 

 

I knew Clyde from his time working for Congressman McKeon where he headed up the effort on Military Academy appointments.  There are hundreds of young men and women from the 25th Congressional District who have gone on to serve our Country after graduating from one of our nations military academies thanks to Clyde's dedication and service on their behalf. 

 

Clyde was a leader in our community who tirelessly gave of his time and talents in order to make our Valley a better place to live and raise a family. 

 

He will be sorely missed.

 

Please join with me in offering condolences to the Smyth family and remembering them in our prayers.

 

Funeral services are planned for this Saturday, January 28th.  I will provide details as soon as they are available.