SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1173
In Memory
of
Edward H. Harte
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Corpus Christi in mourning the loss of noted
publisher and philanthropist Edward H. Harte, who died May 18,
2011, at the age of 88; and
WHEREAS, Edward H. Harte was an exemplary citizen and
businessman whose generosity, down-to-earth character, and
commitment to service left an indelible mark on his community; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Dartmouth College, Mr. Harte
entered into his father's publishing business after having
learned its workings as a young man; he came to Corpus Christi in
1956 to serve as a vice president of the Corpus Christi
Caller-Times and was named its publisher in 1962; he served in
that position for 25 years until retirement; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Harte was an early proponent of conservation
and donated $46 million toward the creation of the Harte Research
Institute, and he and his brother also donated 66,000 acres of
land to the Big Bend National Park; among the many other
beneficiaries of his generosity were Corpus Christi Metro
Ministries and Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi; and
WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and generosity, he was
an inspiration to others, and although he will be deeply missed
by his family and countless friends, he will continue to live in
their hearts and minds for years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Edward H. Harte; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Edward H. Harte.
Hinojosa
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 25, 2011, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate