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