Bill Text: TX HR2001 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: In memory of Madeline Cleveland Harris of Houston.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2011-05-27 - Reported enrolled [HR2001 Detail]

Download: Texas-2011-HR2001-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 2001

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
death of Madeline Cleveland Harris of Houston on September 24,
2009, at the age of 85; and
WHEREAS, Born on July 22, 1924, in Glen Flora to Earl and
Mamie Cleveland, Madeline Harris was a resident of Houston for 67
years; she married I. B. Harris, and the couple shared a rewarding
life together until his passing in 1970; she was also preceded in
death by her brother, Earl George Cleveland; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Harris enjoyed a notable career in the
insurance field, working for 31 years for The Atlantic Companies
and spending a decade with J. H. Blades and Co.; a member and former
president of the Houston National Association of Insurance Women,
she was honored with the organization's Insurance Professional of
the Year Award in 1990; in addition, Mrs. Harris was a valued member
of St. Stephen's United Methodist Church; and
WHEREAS, Madeline Harris lived a caring and purposeful life,
and cherished memories of time spent in her company will long endure
in the hearts of those who held her dear; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Madeline Cleveland
Harris and extend deepest sympathy to all who mourn her passing.
Bohac
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2001 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 26, 2011.
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Chief Clerk of the House