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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 3
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In Memory |
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Orland Harold Harris |
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins citizens |
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across the state in mourning the loss of Orland Harold "Ike" |
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Harris, an esteemed statesman, who died July 7, 2021; and |
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WHEREAS, Born on June 5, 1932, Ike Harris became a highly |
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respected public servant whose trailblazing leadership helped |
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shape the course of modern politics in the Lone Star State; he |
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will long be remembered for his many accomplishments and his |
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legacy of dedicated service; and |
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WHEREAS, Ike earned a political science degree from the |
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University of North Texas in 1954; he began his career of service |
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as a member of the United States Air Force, and he distinguished |
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himself as an instructor pilot and was discharged in 1957 with |
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the rank of captain; he went on to earn a degree from Southern |
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Methodist University's Dedman School of Law in 1960, and he was |
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admitted to the bar that same year; he was later admitted to |
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practice law before the United States Supreme Court; and |
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WHEREAS, In November of 1962, Ike Harris was one of the |
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first Republicans to be elected as a state representative from |
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Dallas County, and five years later, he became one of only two |
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Republicans then serving in the Texas State Senate; and |
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WHEREAS, During his 27-year career as a senator, Ike was |
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known for his willingness to cross party lines to advance |
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policies that he believed benefited all Texans; he served as |
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chairman of numerous committees and provided skilled leadership |
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in such areas as the implementation of interstate banking and |
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insurance reform, and he made history as the first Republican to |
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be dean of the Senate; he helped carve a path for conservative |
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leadership in Texas by serving as an advisor to William P. |
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Clements during the 1978 gubernatorial race, which resulted in |
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the first elected Republican Texas governor in 104 years; and |
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WHEREAS, Ike Harris was the proud father of two daughters, |
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Wynn and Gillian, and the proud grandfather of Colby, William, |
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Cash, and Hayden; he found great joy in cooking for his many |
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friends and loved ones, and he cherished time spent with family |
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on the Texas Gulf Coast beaches, especially those in Port |
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Aransas; and |
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WHEREAS, Noted for his sharp mind, his amicable spirit, and |
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his engaging sense of humor, Ike Harris was beloved by many, and |
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he leaves behind memories that will long be treasured by all who |
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were privileged to share in his life; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere |
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condolences to the bereaved family of Orland Harold Harris; and, |
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be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas |
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Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in |
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memory of Ike Harris. |
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Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate |
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______________________________ |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on July 22, 2021, by |
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a rising vote. |
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______________________________ |
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Secretary of the Senate |