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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 540
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In Memory |
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Jayne Harris |
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the |
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citizens of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Jayne Harris, who |
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died February 27, 2011, at the age of 82; and |
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WHEREAS, Jayne Harris was born on April 11, 1928, in Alice, |
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Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, She was dedicated to her work as a homemaker and |
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became a prominent leader in her community; she was a supporter |
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of several charities and volunteered her time and efforts on |
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behalf of the Vietnam Memorial and Alpha Home; and |
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WHEREAS, She was noted for her deep-seated commitment to |
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the Republican Party and for her hard work on numerous Republican |
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campaigns, and she was inducted into the Texas Republican Women's |
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Hall of Fame; and |
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WHEREAS, Jayne Harris was an exemplary citizen who was |
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respected in the community for her many accomplishments; she was |
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a devout Christian and a member of Wayside Chapel; and |
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WHEREAS, A woman of integrity, strength, and generosity, |
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she gave unselfishly to others, and her wisdom, warmth, and |
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valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew her; and |
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WHEREAS, Jayne Harris was a devoted mother and grandmother, |
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and she leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by her |
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family and many friends; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd |
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Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved |
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family of Jayne Harris: her daughters and son-in-law, Jayne and |
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Waymond Lightfoot and Cheryl Harris; her sons, Daniel Harris and |
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Bobby Harris; her sister, Bettye King; and her 16 grandchildren |
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and five great-grandchildren; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas |
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Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in |
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memory of Jayne Harris. |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on March 16, 2011, by a |
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rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |