81R9523 JNC-D
By: Merritt H.R. No. 1163
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, With the passing of Worth McKinley Harrison of
Longview, at the age of 30, Texas lost a young man who had shown
great interest in the legislative and political processes of our
state; and
WHEREAS, Born on June 21, 1978, in Dallas, Worth Harrison
attended Longview High School and studied at Texas Christian
University, where he was active in the affairs of both the school
and his chosen fraternity, Kappa Sigma; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Harrison departed TCU with a desire to learn
about and be directly involved in the political process of the Lone
Star State; he furthered that interest by serving as an assistant
sergeant in the sergeant at arms office of the Texas Senate during
the 78th Legislative Session and as an intern in the office of
Senator Eliot Shapleigh; dedicated to public service, he went on to
assist the citizens of Texas House District 7 as a staff member in
the office of Representative Tommy Merritt; and
WHEREAS, After his work with the Texas House and Senate, this
notable young man joined the law firm of Segal McCambridge Singer
and Mahoney in Austin as a temporary employee, and his exceptional
talent and winning personality soon earned him a full-time
position; continuing old and forging new friendships, he was an
inspiration to those with whom he came in contact, a bright light
cast on the path of all those crossing his; and
WHEREAS, In the briefest of 30 years, Worth Harrison touched
countless lives, leaving in each a smile, a warm heart, and a
feeling that life can be better if each individual reaches out to
others as he did; optimistic and bold, he modeled the belief that
every day is an opportunity to be lived to the fullest; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of one of its past
employees, Worth McKinley Harrison, and extend deepest sympathy to
the members of his family: to his parents, Guy and Lucy Harrison; to
his brother, with whom he shared a bond beyond all others, Parker
Harrison, and his wife, Sunshine; to his niece, Rainy; to his
nephew, Tate; and to all those who mourn his passing; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Worth
McKinley Harrison.