SR158 - In memory of Guy Newell Harrison of Longview.

        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