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Regular Session, 2012
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON NO. 70
BY REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS
COMMENDATIONS: Commends Harry B. Silver for his outstanding accomplishments and
singular contributions to the city of Alexandria
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON1
To commend Harry B. Silver for his outstanding accomplishments and dedicated service to2
the city of Alexandria and the state of Louisiana.3
WHEREAS, it is with great pride and enthusiasm that the Legislature of Louisiana4
recognizes the lifetime of accomplishments of one of Louisiana's most respected and5
admired sons; and6
WHEREAS, born January 19, 1922, Harry B. Silver, at the age of ninety, is the oldest7
person ever to serve as an elected official in the city of Alexandria and serves with great8
distinction as the president of the Alexandria City Council; and9
WHEREAS, Mr. Silver is the husband of his beloved Marilyn Levy Silver and is a10
devoted father to his four children, Bill, Kathy, Ted, and Amy, and grandfather to his three11
grandchildren, Michael, Emily, and Kate; and12
WHEREAS, Mr. Silver earned his law degree from Rutgers University in 1947; and13
WHEREAS, for more than fifty years, Mr. Silver has been active in the community14
and engaged in retail sales; he serves as chairman of Weiss and Goldring, one of15
Alexandria's leading department stores; and16
WHEREAS, Mr. Silver has been involved in civic affairs throughout his career,17
having served as chairman of the board or president for more than a dozen vital community18
service organizations; and19
WHEREAS, Mr. Silver merits a special measure of commendation for his20
unwavering dedication as the president of the Alexandria City Council and for the21 HLS 12RS-1350 ORIGINAL
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tremendous honor and pride he brings to his family, friends, and community, the city of1
Alexandria, and the state of Louisiana.2
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby3
commend Harry B. Silver of Alexandria, does hereby recognize and record for posterity the4
extraordinary life he has lived in the nine decades since his birth, does hereby extend5
enduring gratitude for his outstanding accomplishments and vital contributions to his fellow6
citizens, and does hereby wish him continued happiness in the years to come.7
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted8
to Harry B. Silver.9
DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Harris HCR No. 70
Commends Harry B. Silver of Alexandria for his outstanding accomplishments and
dedicated service to the city of Alexandria.