By Hilbert H.R. No. 762 74R11820 SAJ-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Words cannot convey the deep shock and sorrow that 1-2 accompanied the tragic death of Special Agent Kelly E. Harris, who 1-3 was killed in the line of duty on May 31, 1993; and 1-4 WHEREAS, A three-year veteran of the U.S. Secret Service, 1-5 this outstanding officer personified the highest standards of 1-6 professionalism, inspiring others with her loyalty, dedication, and 1-7 exemplary conduct; and 1-8 WHEREAS, During her tenure with the service, Special Agent 1-9 Harris earned the respect and admiration of her associates for her 1-10 strong sense of duty, which was a tangible reflection of her deep 1-11 commitment to the public welfare; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Special Agent Harris's willingness to risk her own 1-13 life to provide protection for others was in keeping with her 1-14 personal philosophy, and her record of meritorious service, 1-15 bravery, and self-sacrifice was consistent with the highest ideals 1-16 of the law enforcement profession; and 1-17 WHEREAS, This highly respected officer was a woman of 1-18 tremendous integrity and courage whose exceptional record of public 1-19 service speaks for itself; though her life has been cut tragically 1-20 short, her memory endures as an inspiration to all those who were 1-21 privileged to know her and to a new generation of law enforcement 1-22 officers who choose to follow in this difficult but essential 1-23 profession; now, therefore, be it 1-24 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-1 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Special Agent Kelly 2-2 E. Harris of the U.S. Secret Service and extend deepest sympathy to 2-3 the members of her family: to her parents, Joseph and Mildred; to 2-4 her brother, Ira; to her sisters, Maria, Julia, Ivy, and Minda; and 2-5 to the many other friends and relatives of this esteemed peace 2-6 officer; and, be it further 2-7 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-8 prepared for the members of her family and that when the Texas 2-9 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-10 Special Agent Kelly E. Harris.