H.R. No. 1924
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of Anne
Perlman Harris, who passed away on April 2, 2011, at the age of 96;
and
WHEREAS, A native of the Lone Star State, the former Anne
Perlman was born in Galveston on April 24, 1914, to Sam and Esther
Perlman; after graduating as valedictorian of Ball High School, she
earned her bachelor's degree with honors from The University of
Texas and returned to Galveston to teach at her alma mater; and
WHEREAS, In 1941, she married Charles M. Harris, with whom
she shared many happy years and raised two sons, Jerry and Maury;
the couple lived in Amarillo for a time but eventually settled in
Waco, where they established a home-building company that later
evolved into a successful mortgage business; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Harris was a valued and active member of the
Waco community for nearly half a century, and she shared her time
with a number of worthwhile groups, including Temple Rodef Sholom;
after her husband's death in 1986, she moved to Houston to be closer
to family; and
WHEREAS, Known for her courage, wisdom, and insight, Anne
Harris lived a full and generous life, and she will forever be
remembered with deep admiration and affection by all who had the
good fortune to know her; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Anne Perlman Harris
and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her
sons, Jerry Harris and his wife, Sylvia, and Maury Harris and his
wife, Laurie; to her grandchildren, Kimberly McAndrew and her
husband, David McAndrew, Felicia Goldberg and her husband, Steven
Goldberg, Lisa Harris, and Charles Harris; to her
great-grandchildren, Tanya, Jessica, and Megan McAndrew and Sarah
and Julia Goldberg; 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 Anne
Harris.
Anderson of McLennan
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1924 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 19, 2011.
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Chief Clerk of the House