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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 11
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In Memory |
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Jimmie Clayton Harrison |
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WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of Jimmie |
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Clayton Harrison of Bryans Mill, who passed away on May 17, 2017, |
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at the age of 61; and |
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WHEREAS, The son of Jimmie and Thelma Harrison, "Clay" |
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Harrison was born on October 29, 1955, in Naples, Texas; he |
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earned his bachelor's degree at East Texas State University and |
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later graduated from the Southwestern Graduate School of Banking |
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at Southern Methodist University; and |
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WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan enjoyed a successful career |
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in the banking industry; he was associated with Morris County |
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National Bank in Naples for 38 years, including 15 years as its |
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president, and he was employed at American National Bank of |
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Mount Pleasant at the time of his passing; he was also a lifelong |
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rancher; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Harrison gave back to his community through |
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his service as president of the Paul Pewitt School Board and his |
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involvement with the Naples-Omaha Lions Club and the |
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Naples-Omaha Ambulance Association; a man of strong faith, he |
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attended Daniels Chapel Congregational Methodist Church in Naples |
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and taught Sunday school; in his spare time, he enjoyed taking |
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part in such outdoor activities as camping and fishing; and |
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WHEREAS, On June 17, 1978, Mr. Harrison married the former |
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Barbara Gunter, and the couple enjoyed a rewarding union that |
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spanned38years;theywereblessedwiththreechildren, |
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Miranda, Holly, and Clifton, and four grandchildren, Calli, |
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Natalie, Tenley, and Taylor; and |
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WHEREAS, Clay Harrison led a caring and purposeful life, |
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and all those who shared in his love and affection will forever |
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hold him close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory |
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of Jimmie Clayton Harrison and extend heartfelt sympathy to his |
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family and many friends; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this day, it do |
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so in memory of Clay Harrison. |
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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 July 18, 2017, by a |
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rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |