78S30878 JHS-D

By:  Callegari                                                    H.R. No. 349



R 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.