H.R. No. 889
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, The recent passing of Derek Harrison on April 3,
    1-2  1995, has brought a great loss to the many friends and relatives of
    1-3  this inspirational Corpus Christi resident; and
    1-4        WHEREAS, A native of Kingsville, Mr. Harrison was graduated
    1-5  from H. M.  King High School, where he was an exceptional football
    1-6  player; he began his higher education at Baylor University but
    1-7  transferred to Texas A&M University to pursue his studies in the
    1-8  field of engineering; and
    1-9        WHEREAS, Mr. Harrison was stricken with Hodgkins disease but
   1-10  exhibited rare courage and determination in overcoming that
   1-11  life-threatening illness; he then became a volunteer at the Corpus
   1-12  Christi Metro Chapter of the American Cancer Society, sharing with
   1-13  cancer patients the boundless determination and positive outlook
   1-14  that had enabled his own recovery; and
   1-15        WHEREAS, A valued employee at the Rossler Company,
   1-16  Mr. Harrison was a highly motivated worker who applied his finest
   1-17  efforts to whatever tasks were given him, and his exemplary
   1-18  professionalism served as a constant inspiration to all others; and
   1-19        WHEREAS, Derek Harrison was a man of rare integrity and
   1-20  dedication; although his generosity and wisdom are gone from us
   1-21  now, his remarkable spirit will surely live on in the hearts of the
   1-22  many people whose lives he touched during his time on this earth;
   1-23  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 Derek Harrrison and
    2-2  extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his
    2-3  beloved wife, Shelbie; to his parents, Clarence and Hesta Harrison;
    2-4  to his sister, Lisa Smith; to his grandmother, Ruby Harrison; and
    2-5  to the many other relatives and friends of this admirable man; and,
    2-6  be it further
    2-7        RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared
    2-8  for the members of his family and that when the Texas House of
    2-9  Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Derek
   2-10  Harrison.