H.R. No. 914
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Deer Park lost an admired civic leader with the
passing of city council member Charles Garrison on February 9,
2011, at the age of 83; and
WHEREAS, A veteran of World War II, Mr. Garrison served his
country in the United States Navy; he earned his bachelor's degree
in business administration from North Texas State University and
his master's degree from Stephen F. Austin State University, and he
undertook postgraduate studies at the University of Houston as
well; in 1962, he moved to Deer Park and began his career in
education as a public school teacher; he eventually retired as the
Deer Park Independent School District assistant superintendent,
and among his professional affiliations was his service as
president of Gulf Coast School Business Officials; and
WHEREAS, This dynamic Texan dedicated nearly a
quarter-century to the city council, serving from 1981 to 1993 and
again from 1999 onward; his financial acumen and calm, deliberate
approach contributed greatly to the effectiveness of the council;
and
WHEREAS, Deeply committed to his community, Mr. Garrison also
gave generously of his time and talents as a member of the National
League of Cities and the Texas Municipal League; in addition, he
served as president of the Harris County Appraisal District Board,
the Kiwanis Club, and the Deer Park Teenage Baseball League and as
treasurer of the Lions Club; and
WHEREAS, A devoted family man, Mr. Garrison shared a
rewarding marriage with his wife, Sherry; he was the proud father of
five children, John, Frank, Todd, Jennifer, and Brent, and in later
years, he took great pleasure in showing his support for his five
grandchildren's activities in school, sports, and drama programs;
moreover, he enjoyed traveling, fishing, gardening, watching
University of Texas football, and playing poker; and
WHEREAS, Charles Garrison made a positive difference in
countless lives through his exemplary service as an educator and
public official, and those who were privileged to share in the
richness of his life will forever remember him with respect and
admiration; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Charles Garrison
and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his
wife, Sherry Garrison; to his children, John Garrison and his wife,
Hilda, Frank Garrison and his wife, Diane, Todd Ford and his wife,
Georgette, Jennifer Railey and her husband, Jack, and Brent Ford
and his wife, Robbie; to his grandchildren, Gracie and Morgan
Railey, Hayden and Jenna Ford, and Morgan Lafferty; and to his other
relatives and friends; 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 Charles
Garrison.
Smith of Harris
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 914 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 7, 2011.
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Chief Clerk of the House