H.R. No. 80 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Michael Lawrence Harris of Houston has been chosen 
to receive an Outstanding Texan award by the Texas Legislative 
Black Caucus in recognition of his many notable professional 
achievements and contributions to his community; and
	WHEREAS, The Outstanding Texan award was created to honor 
individuals who have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to 
improving, developing, and enriching the lives of others; and
	WHEREAS, A well-known disc jockey at KCOH, Mr. Harris is in 
his 30th year of filling the airwaves of Houston radio; he is the 
host of "Person to Person" and the popular "Gospel Melody Time" and 
also serves as the station's news director; and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed gentleman has received numerous 
accolades for his work in broadcasting, including being named Top 
Jock by the Houston Chronicle and Houston's Best Talk Show Host by 
the Houston Press; in addition, he has been recognized by the NAACP 
for his work toward racial unity and understanding, and he received 
that organization's Martin Luther King Humanitarian Award; and
	WHEREAS, Born and raised in Texas, Mr. Harris studied radio 
and television at the University of Houston, where he was a founding 
member of the UH Crescendos and a member of the Black Student Union; 
he is a devoted husband to his wife, Dyetta, a proud father of two 
daughters, Allessundra and Vanetria, and a faithful member of the 
Church of the Lord Jesus Christ; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Harris has proven himself to be a compelling 
voice on Houston's airwaves, encouraging his many listeners to 
think, question, and learn; his many accomplishments and his 
commitment to furthering racial understanding and promoting unity 
have indeed made this gentleman worthy of special recognition; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Michael Lawrence Harris on being 
named an Outstanding Texan by the Texas Legislative Black Caucus 
and extend to him sincere best wishes for success and happiness in 
his future endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Harris as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                          Dutton

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 80 was adopted by the House on 
February 10, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House