R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The State of Texas lost a distinguished native son 1-2 with the passing of the Honorable D. Roy Harrington on March 8, 1-3 2001, at the age of 94; and 1-4 WHEREAS, This lifelong resident of Port Arthur began his 1-5 political career in 1956 when he was elected as a state 1-6 representative; serving his constituents with dedication and 1-7 integrity, he earned three consecutive terms in the Texas House of 1-8 Representatives before being elected to the Senate in 1962; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Representing residents in District 4, which included 1-10 Orange and Jefferson counties, Senator Harrington demonstrated the 1-11 foresight and vision essential for success in state government; 1-12 during his nine terms in that office, he authored numerous 1-13 successful bills and was instrumental in a host of civic-minded 1-14 initiatives, such as safeguarding the environmental sanctity of 1-15 Dick Dowling Park in Sabine Pass and Sea Rim State Park and the 1-16 park's adjoining beach area in southern Jefferson County; and 1-17 WHEREAS, His natural leadership ability garnered the respect 1-18 and admiration of his colleagues and allowed him an esteemed 1-19 position within the legislature; during his noteworthy career, 1-20 Senator Harrington was elected as president pro tempore and acting 1-21 governor of Texas and was a delegate to the 1974 Constitutional 1-22 Convention; and 1-23 WHEREAS, Throughout his service to the Lone Star State, 1-24 Senator Harrington acted with unfailing wisdom, graciousness, and 2-1 commitment to the betterment of his fellow citizens, and although 2-2 his presence will be deeply missed by all who were fortunate to 2-3 have known him, the spirit of this exceptional Texan will surely 2-4 live on in his tremendous civic contributions; now, therefore, be 2-5 it 2-6 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 2-7 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of the Honorable D. Roy 2-8 Harrington and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his 2-9 family: to his son, Doug Harrington, Sr.; to his daughter, Karol 2-10 Hathaway; and to the many other friends, relatives, and colleagues 2-11 of this beloved gentleman; and, be it further 2-12 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-13 prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas 2-14 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-15 Senator D. Roy Harrington. Ritter _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 567 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on April 20, 2001. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House