H.R. No. 349R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The passing of Kay Pearson Harrison of New Braunfels brought a great loss to the family and many friends of this beloved woman who touched so many people during her life; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Harrison was raised in Austin and attended Principia High School and Austin High School before continuing her studies at Del Mar College and The University of Texas at Austin, where she studied art history; and WHEREAS, A lifelong Christian Scientist and a member of 1st Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, Massachusetts, she helped found 8th Church of Christ, Scientist, in Houston with her husband, Otto; she also devoted many years of her life to teaching art and swimming, and started the Art League in Refugio; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Harrison was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother; she shared her life and her love with those around her, and although she is missed by all who knew her, her spirit lives on in their hearts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of Kay Pearson Harrison and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her husband, Otto; to her sons and daughters-in-law, Matt and Sherry, Doug and Susanna, and Mike and Kristen; to her daughter and son-in-law, Lori and Chris; to her mother, Jense Pearson; to her sisters, Joan, Judy, and Patty; to her grandchildren and nieces; and to the many other relatives and friends of this beloved woman; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Kay Pearson Harrison. Casteel ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 349 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on October 10, 2003. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House