H.R. No. 572
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Memories of a life well lived may help to comfort
  those saddened by the passing of Iris Brite Porter on July 19, 2022,
  at the age of 89; and
         WHEREAS, Born in Pleasanton on July 12, 1933, to Thomas and
  Nora Brite, the former Iris Wilsie Brite grew up with the
  companionship of four older siblings, Rita, Ralph, Bessie, and
  Taylor; her father taught her that education was the key to success,
  and through hard work and discipline, she was named valedictorian
  of Pleasanton High School before graduating summa cum laude from
  Texas State University in 1953; and
         WHEREAS, The following year, she exchanged wedding vows with
  Norman Porter, with whom she shared more than six decades of
  marriage until his passing; she was a devoted mother to her son,
  Norman, and also cherished her three grandchildren, her nine
  great-grandchildren, and her nieces and nephews; and
         WHEREAS, After teaching in Corpus Christi, San Antonio, and
  Bronte, Mrs. Porter returned to Pleasanton, where she became the
  district's only special education teacher; she was later elevated
  to the role of special education director, before starting and
  directing a special education co-op of five school districts; she
  was deeply dedicated to ensuring that all students with
  disabilities were provided the support they needed and were treated
  with respect and kindness; and
         WHEREAS, In 1990, Mrs. Porter began a new chapter in her life
  when she entered law school; she graduated from St. Mary's
  University School of Law at the age of 60 and was chosen by her peers
  to be the featured speaker at her graduation ceremony; from there,
  she practiced law up until the date of her passing, and she earned a
  reputation as a tough but caring advocate for her clients, most of
  whom had nowhere else to turn for help; and
         WHEREAS, Iris Brite Porter inspired many people through her
  exemplary professional achievements and her fierce commitment to
  the underserved, and she will long be remembered with affection and
  admiration by all who had the good fortune to know her; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Iris Brite Porter and
  extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her son,
  Norman Porter, and his wife, Amy; to her grandchildren, Nolan Brite
  Porter and his wife, Lisa, Erin Kathleen Porter Wells and her
  husband, JJ, and Ross Shafer Porter and his wife, Estelle; to her
  great-grandchildren, Miles, London, Noah, and Harlow Iris Porter,
  Lake, Ruby, and Forrest Wells, and Evangeline and Charli Porter;
  and to her other relatives and friends; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
  Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Iris Brite
  Porter.
 
  King of Uvalde
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 572 was unanimously adopted by a
  rising vote of the House on March 30, 2023.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House