Bill Text: TX HR572 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 572

Bill Title: In memory of Iris Brite Porter.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-03-30 - Reported enrolled [HR572 Detail]

Download: Texas-2023-HR572-Enrolled.html



	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