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Regular Session, 2012
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON NO. 70
BY REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS AND SENATOR GALLOT
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON
To commend Harry B. Silver for his outstanding accomplishments and dedicated service to
the city of Alexandria and the state of Louisiana.
WHEREAS, it is with great pride and enthusiasm that the Legislature of Louisiana
recognizes the lifetime of accomplishments of one of Louisiana's most respected and
admired sons; and
WHEREAS, born January 19, 1922, Harry B. Silver, at the age of ninety, is the oldest
person ever to serve as an elected official in the city of Alexandria and serves with great
distinction as the president of the Alexandria City Council; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Silver is the husband of his beloved Marilyn Levy Silver and is a
devoted father to his four children, Bill, Kathy, Ted, and Amy, and grandfather to his three
grandchildren, Michael, Emily, and Kate; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Silver earned his law degree from Rutgers University in 1947; and
WHEREAS, for more than fifty years, Mr. Silver has been active in the community
and engaged in retail sales; he serves as chairman of Weiss and Goldring, one of
Alexandria's leading department stores; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Silver has been involved in civic affairs throughout his career,
having served as chairman of the board or president for more than a dozen vital community
service organizations; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Silver merits a special measure of commendation for his
unwavering dedication as the president of the Alexandria City Council and for the
tremendous honor and pride he brings to his family, friends, and community, the city of
Alexandria, and the state of Louisiana. ENROLLEDHCR NO. 70
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
commend Harry B. Silver of Alexandria, does hereby recognize and record for posterity the
extraordinary life he has lived in the nine decades since his birth, does hereby extend
enduring gratitude for his outstanding accomplishments and vital contributions to his fellow
citizens, and does hereby wish him continued happiness in the years to come.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to Harry B. Silver.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI VES
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE