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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, All who shared in the life of Edwin Hunter |
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Harris III of Friendswood were deeply saddened by his death on |
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January 22, 2025, at the age of 55; and |
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WHEREAS, The son of Gailya Harris and Ed Harris Jr., Hunter |
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Harris was born in Houston on December 26, 1969, and he grew up with |
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the companionship of three siblings, Holly, Chad, and Rodney; |
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following in his father's footsteps, he went on to attend Texas A&M |
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University, where he developed a deep appreciation for Aggie |
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culture and traditions; and |
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WHEREAS, In May of 1992, Mr. Harris began working in sales |
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for his family's outdoor maintenance and industrial equipment |
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dealership, the Lansdowne-Moody Company; a decade later, he was |
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promoted to general manager, a role previously held by both his |
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father and grandfather; over the years, his passion for helping |
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others and his strong work ethic earned the respect and |
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appreciation of colleagues and customers alike; and |
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WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Mr. Harris benefited from |
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the love and support of his wife, Kerry, and he was a devoted father |
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to his children, Garrett, Drew, Hallie, and Torrie; a man of deep |
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faith, he demonstrated an unwavering commitment to his values, |
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always acting with great kindness, integrity, and grace; in his |
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leisure hours, he enjoyed hunting with family and friends and |
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enjoying other outdoor activities; and |
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WHEREAS, Hunter Harris lived a rich and purposeful life |
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centered around his family and his faith, and he will long be |
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remembered with deep affection by all who knew him; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Edwin Hunter |
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Harris III and extend heartfelt condolences to the members of his |
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family: to his wife, Kerry Harris; to his children, Garrett, Drew, |
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Hallie, and Torrie; to his siblings, Holly, Chad, and Rodney; and to |
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his other relatives and many friends; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Hunter |
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Harris. |