By Uher H.R. No. 441 76R6824 MDM-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The passing of the Honorable Ed J. Harris on 1-2 February 10, 1999, at the age of 78, has brought a great loss to 1-3 the family and many friends of this esteemed Texan; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Born in Trinity County, Judge Harris graduated from 1-5 Ball High School in Galveston in 1937 and later obtained his law 1-6 degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Law after 1-7 valiantly serving his country as a Navy pilot in World War II; and 1-8 WHEREAS, With his wife, June, he enjoyed a union that was 1-9 built on a foundation of mutual love, trust, and respect, and these 1-10 values fostered a warm and caring environment that nurtured their 1-11 children and grandchildren over the years; and 1-12 WHEREAS, He distinguished himself throughout seven highly 1-13 productive terms in the Texas House of Representatives, during 1-14 which time he served his Galveston constituents with the utmost 1-15 integrity and distinction; and 1-16 WHEREAS, While serving in the legislature, Judge Harris was 1-17 named Outstanding House Member of the 62nd Session by the Texas 1-18 Lawmen's Association and was a charter member of the "Dirty 30" who 1-19 led that session's noted legislative reform movement; active in 1-20 Galveston politics as well, Judge Harris served as a member of the 1-21 city council and as Democratic precinct chairman; and 1-22 WHEREAS, A dedicated jurist, he presided over the 10th 1-23 District Court of Texas in Galveston from 1977 to 1992 and was 1-24 known for his fairness and wisdom during his exemplary tenure on 2-1 the bench; and 2-2 WHEREAS, Judge Harris also had a highly successful and 2-3 rewarding career as an attorney and was a senior partner in the 2-4 esteemed Galveston law firm of Harris, Martin, Carmona & Cruse; and 2-5 WHEREAS, This noteworthy gentleman demonstrated an unwavering 2-6 commitment to the people of Galveston County and to all the 2-7 citizens of Texas; those who were privileged to enjoy his 2-8 friendship will surely miss his presence, and they will undoubtedly 2-9 treasure his memory for many years to come; now, therefore, be it 2-10 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 2-11 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of the Honorable Ed J. 2-12 Harris and extend sincere sympathy to his wife, June Harris, and to 2-13 his many other loved ones; and, be it further 2-14 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-15 prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas 2-16 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-17 Ed J. Harris.