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                                                                  H.R. No. 635



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Through his many years in public office and numerous 
community posts, the Honorable Dudley Harrison of Terrell County 
has forged an exceptional record of public service; and
	WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of Terrell County, Mr. Harrison 
was born into a pioneer ranching family and has carried on its 
ranching tradition for more than half a century; for a number of 
decades he also owned a Texaco station and Ford/Mercury dealership 
in the county seat of Sanderson; and
	WHEREAS, In 1982, with a long history of community 
involvement to his credit, he campaigned successfully for a seat in 
the Texas House of Representatives, winning the first of four 
consecutive terms; while in the legislature, Mr. Harrison gained 
recognition as the house expert on water rights and chaired for two 
terms the Agriculture and Livestock Committee; he also served on 
the County Affairs, State Affairs, and Appropriations committees, 
the Task Force for Tort Law Reform, and the Governor's Task Force on 
Waste Management for the State of Texas; and
	WHEREAS, From 1992 through 2002, this distinguished Texan 
served as county judge of Terrell County; determined to help his 
area develop the foundation for a new, 21st-century economy,  he was 
instrumental in advancing a number of significant projects, 
including a major regional workshop on nature tourism and 
renovation to Sanderson's infrastructure; convinced that rural 
communities need to enter the digital age, he also played a crucial 
role in securing a substantial grant to bring high-speed Internet 
access to the county seat; and
	WHEREAS, Over the years, Mr. Harrison has held leadership 
positions with the Permian Basin Regional Planning Council, Rural 
Communities, Inc., West Texas Centers for MHMR, Chihuahuan Desert 
Research Institute, Rio Grande-Pecos River Soil and Water 
Conservation District, and Big Bend Park and Rio Grande Wild and 
Scenic River Planning Group; moreover, he is a lifetime director of 
the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association, a former director of 
the Sanderson State Bank, and an elder at the First Presbyterian 
Church of Sanderson; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Harrison and his wife of more than 50 years, the 
former Doris Cooke, have proudly watched their family grow to 
include four children, seven grandchildren, and one 
great-grandchild; and
	WHEREAS, Dudley Harrison has devoted a lifetime to building a 
brighter future for the people of Texas, and his tireless efforts 
and unwavering integrity have earned him the deep affection and 
appreciation of countless fellow citizens; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend the Honorable Dudley Harrison for his 
exemplary public service and extend to him sincere gratitude for 
his years of dedicated civic leadership; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Harrison as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                         Gallego

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 635 was adopted by the House on May 2, 
2003, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House