Bill Text: TX HR38 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Enrolled


Bill Title: In memory of Karen Kromer Harrison.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-03-18 - Reported enrolled [HR38 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-HR38-Enrolled.html
 
 
  H.R. No. 38
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and
  meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the family and friends
  of Karen Kromer Harrison, who passed away on January 11, 2021, at
  the age of 91; and
         WHEREAS, The daughter of Earl and Nell Kromer, the former
  Karen Kromer was born in Shamrock on June 27, 1929; she studied
  political science at The University of Texas and married her
  childhood sweetheart, Clanton Bedford "Scoot" Harrison Jr.;
  Mrs. Harrison completed her degree at the University of Houston,
  and she and her husband raised their family in Bunker Hill Village,
  sharing 55 years together before his death in 2002; and
         WHEREAS, Active in her community, Mrs. Harrison volunteered
  her time with families at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer
  Center and led its Children's Christmas Card Project; the program
  gained national acclaim under her leadership, and she was honored
  with the creation of the Karen Harrison Service Award; she also
  received the Houston Mayor's Award and the National Points of Light
  Award from President Bill Clinton in recognition of her work;
  moreover, she and her husband were founding members of the Texas A&M
  Foundation President's Endowed Scholarship program; and
         WHEREAS, Mrs. Harrison treasured time spent with her three
  children, Sarah, Elizabeth, and Clanton, and she took great pride
  in her seven grandchildren; possessed of a boundless sense of
  adventure, she enjoyed traveling with her family to countries
  around the world, and she loved snorkeling, scuba diving, and
  camping; deeply devoted to her faith, she was involved with
  outreach at West University Baptist Church and participated in
  mission trips; and
         WHEREAS, Karen Harrison was a woman of great compassion who
  remained engaged in the world throughout her life and who found joy
  and inspiration in helping others; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Karen Kromer Harrison
  and extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her
  daughters, Sarah Harrison and her husband, Jeff, and Elizabeth
  Blakemore and her husband, Allen; to her son, Clanton Harrison, and
  his wife, Selby; to her grandchildren, Seth, James, Leah, Theodore,
  Augustus, Charlotte, and Sarah; 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 Karen
  Harrison.
 
  Shine
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 38 was unanimously adopted by a rising
  vote of the House on March 10, 2021.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House   
 
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