H.C.R. No. 7 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, The members of the Texas Legislature are proud to 1-2 honor Judge Ed J. Harris for his many outstanding achievements in 1-3 the fields of law and public service; and 1-4 WHEREAS, A dedicated and hardworking jurist, Judge Harris 1-5 presided over the 10th District Court of Texas in Galveston from 1-6 1977 to 1992 and established a reputation as a wise and impartial 1-7 decision maker during his long and distinguished tenure on the 1-8 bench; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Applying his utmost care and consideration to each 1-10 matter that came before him, Judge Harris ruled on a wide range of 1-11 civil and criminal cases in this historic court, which was 1-12 established during the days of the Texas Republic; by his integrity 1-13 and abiding respect for the rule of law, he earned the lasting 1-14 respect of his colleagues and the community; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Before embarking on his accomplished judicial 1-16 career, Judge Harris also served seven highly distinguished terms 1-17 in the Texas House of Representatives, where he provided his 1-18 Galveston constituents with exceptional leadership and a powerful 1-19 voice in state government; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Recognized for many significant achievements during 1-21 his years in the legislature, Judge Harris was named Outstanding 1-22 House Member of the 62nd Session by the Texas Lawmen's Association 1-23 and was a charter member of the "Dirty 30" who led that session's 1-24 noted legislative reform movement; active in local politics as 2-1 well, Judge Harris is a former Galveston city councilman and 2-2 Democratic precinct chairman; and 2-3 WHEREAS, In addition to his considerable work in public 2-4 service, Judge Harris has enjoyed a highly successful and rewarding 2-5 career as an attorney and is a senior partner in the esteemed law 2-6 firm of Harris, Martin, Carmona & Cruse in Galveston; and 2-7 WHEREAS, Born in nearby Trinity County, Judge Harris 2-8 graduated from Ball High School in Galveston in 1937 and later 2-9 earned his law degree from the University of Wisconsin School of 2-10 Law after courageously serving his country as a Navy pilot in World 2-11 War II; and 2-12 WHEREAS, Devoted to his family, Judge Harris has received the 2-13 loving support of his wife, June, and his beloved children and 2-14 grandchildren throughout all his many endeavors; and 2-15 WHEREAS, Truly a pillar of his community, Judge Ed J. Harris 2-16 has made many lasting contributions to his community as an 2-17 outstanding jurist, lawyer, and public servant and has adhered to 2-18 the highest ideals of professional and personal integrity 2-19 throughout his remarkable career; a man of great dedication and 2-20 vision, it is indeed fitting that he receive legislative 2-21 recognition for his many achievements in this regard; now, 2-22 therefore, be it 2-23 RESOLVED, That the 73rd Legislature of the State of Texas 2-24 hereby honor Judge Ed J. Harris for his outstanding career in the 2-25 fields of law and public service; and, be it further 2-26 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-27 prepared for Judge Harris as an expression of highest regard by the 3-1 Legislature of the State of Texas. 3-2 Legislature of the State of Texas. 3-3 Martin 3-4 H.C.R. No. 7 3-5 _______________________________ _______________________________ 3-6 President of the Senate Speaker of the House 3-7 I certify that H.C.R. No. 7 was adopted by the House on March 3-8 11, 1993, by a non-record vote. 3-9 _______________________________ 3-10 Chief Clerk of the House 3-11 I certify that H.C.R. No. 7 was adopted by the Senate on 3-12 March 30, 1993. 3-13 _______________________________ 3-14 Secretary of the Senate 3-15 APPROVED: _____________________ 3-16 Date 3-17 _____________________ 3-18 Governor