SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 158
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Guy Harrison
 
         WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the
  passing of Guy Newell Harrison of Longview on August 4, 2024, at the
  age of 77; and
         WHEREAS, The son of Guy and Margaret Harrison, Guy Harrison
  was born in Longview on December 14, 1946, and he grew up with the
  companionship of a brother, Kim, and twin sister, Gay; after
  graduating from Southern Methodist University, he joined the U.S.
  Army and served in the First Cavalry Division in Vietnam; in 1974,
  he earned his juris doctor degree from the Dedman School of Law at
  SMU, where he became a member of Phi Delta Phi and the Order of
  Barristers; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Harrison enjoyed a rewarding career as an
  attorney that spanned more than five decades; a distinguished leader
  in his profession, he served on the board of directors of the State
  Bar of Texas for six years; he was selected by his fellow board
  members to serve as chair for the 1999-2000 term, and he later won
  election as president for the 2002-2003 term; he was also a member of
  the House of Delegates of the American Bar Association for six years,
  and in 2002, he became an inaugural member of the Texas Access to
  Justice Commission, which he served for three years; in addition, he
  was a life fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation, and he served on the
  foundation's board for six years; in 2009, he was appointed to the
  State Bar of Texas Commission for Lawyer Discipline, which he chaired
  for two years; and
         WHEREAS, Active in his community, Mr. Harrison was a member of
  his local YMCA's board of directors, which he also chaired, and he
  served on the national board for YMCA-USA; his other memberships on
  civic boards included those for The Crisman School for children with
  learning disabilities, which he chaired for two years, and the Good
  Shepherd Medical Foundation; moreover, he was a member of the
  Longview First United Methodist Church board of trustees, and he was
  a proud member and teacher of the church's Henry Foster Sunday school
  class; and
         WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Harrison benefited from the
  love and support of his wife of 55 years, Lucinda; he was a devoted
  father to his son, Parker, and his children, Worth and Beau, who
  preceded their father in death; over the years, his treasured family
  grew to include two grandchildren, Rainy and Tate, and three
  great-grandchildren, Ivy, Willow, and McKinley Mae; and
         WHEREAS, Although Guy Harrison is deeply missed, memories of
  his integrity and his devotion to his family remain to comfort and
  inspire those he leaves behind; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
  Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Guy Newell Harrison
  and extend heartfelt sympathy to his loved ones; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared
  for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this day, it do
  so in memory of Guy Harrison.
 
  Hughes
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on February 26, 2025,
    by a rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate