SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 496


In Memory

of

David F. Harris, Sr.

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 
citizens of Galveston and San Antonio in mourning the loss of 
the Reverend David F. Harris, Sr., who died February 11, 2003, 
at the age of 83; and
	WHEREAS, David Harris was born November 18, 1919, in 
Floresville; he was a Galveston city councilman in the 1970s 
and was the first African American to become mayor pro tempore 
in the city; and
	WHEREAS, Reverend Harris served as pastor of Shiloh 
African Methodist Episcopal Church in Galveston and was 
president of the board of directors of the Galveston County 
Mental Health Association; he was on the board of directors of 
the Salvation Army, Saint Vincent's House, and the Galveston 
Historical Foundation, Incorporated, and on the advisory board 
of the Early Childhood Center; and
	WHEREAS, June 13, 1976, was proclaimed David F. Harris Day 
in Galveston to honor him for his service to the church and the 
community; and
	WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, 
David Harris gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his 
wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by 
those who knew him; and

	WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, 
and great-grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be 
treasured forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, 
be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of the Reverend David F. Harris, Sr.:  his wife, Dorothy; 
his six children; and his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared 
for his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the 
Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it 
do so in memory of Reverend David F. Harris.
                                                                           Janek




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 2, 2003, by a 
rising vote.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate