SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 3
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Orland Harold Harris
 
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins citizens
  across the state in mourning the loss of Orland Harold "Ike"
  Harris, an esteemed statesman, who died July 7, 2021; and
 
         WHEREAS, Born on June 5, 1932, Ike Harris became a highly
  respected public servant whose trailblazing leadership helped
  shape the course of modern politics in the Lone Star State; he
  will long be remembered for his many accomplishments and his
  legacy of dedicated service; and
 
         WHEREAS, Ike earned a political science degree from the
  University of North Texas in 1954; he began his career of service
  as a member of the United States Air Force, and he distinguished
  himself as an instructor pilot and was discharged in 1957 with
  the rank of captain; he went on to earn a degree from Southern
  Methodist University's Dedman School of Law in 1960, and he was
  admitted to the bar that same year; he was later admitted to
  practice law before the United States Supreme Court; and
 
         WHEREAS, In November of 1962, Ike Harris was one of the
  first Republicans to be elected as a state representative from
  Dallas County, and five years later, he became one of only two
  Republicans then serving in the Texas State Senate; and
 
         WHEREAS, During his 27-year career as a senator, Ike was
  known for his willingness to cross party lines to advance
  policies that he believed benefited all Texans; he served as
  chairman of numerous committees and provided skilled leadership
  in such areas as the implementation of interstate banking and
  insurance reform, and he made history as the first Republican to
  be dean of the Senate; he helped carve a path for conservative
  leadership in Texas by serving as an advisor to William P.
  Clements during the 1978 gubernatorial race, which resulted in
  the first elected Republican Texas governor in 104 years; and
 
         WHEREAS, Ike Harris was the proud father of two daughters,
  Wynn and Gillian, and the proud grandfather of Colby, William,
  Cash, and Hayden; he found great joy in cooking for his many
  friends and loved ones, and he cherished time spent with family
  on the Texas Gulf Coast beaches, especially those in Port
  Aransas; and
 
         WHEREAS, Noted for his sharp mind, his amicable spirit, and
  his engaging sense of humor, Ike Harris was beloved by many, and
  he leaves behind memories that will long be treasured by all who
  were privileged to share in his life; now, therefore, be it
 
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
  Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere
  condolences to the bereaved family of Orland Harold Harris; 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 Ike Harris.
 
 
 
Whitmire Nelson West
 
Lucio Paxton Zaffirini
 
 
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       Member, Texas Senate               Member, Texas Senate
 
 
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       Member, Texas Senate               Member, Texas Senate
 
 
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       Member, Texas Senate               Member, Texas Senate
 
 
 
 
 
   
   
   
    ______________________________ 
       President of the Senate
     
         I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on July 22, 2021, by
    a rising vote.
   
   
   
    ______________________________ 
       Secretary of the Senate