H.R. No. 1152
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of Fred
Harrison of Caldwell, who passed away on February 6, 2013, at the
age of 55; and
WHEREAS, Born on June 22, 1957, Fred Harrison spent much of
his life in the Caldwell area, graduating from Caldwell High School
and attending Blinn College in Brenham; he was active in his
community and once heroically saved a local woman from a house fire;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Harrison worked at Texas A&M University for 31
years and was a passionate supporter of the Aggies; in 2009, he
received the university's Distinguished Achievement Award; and
WHEREAS, A man of deep faith, Mr. Harrison joined Macedonia
Missionary Baptist Church at a young age and became the
congregation's pastor in 1999; in addition, he was an active member
of the Missionary Baptist Church Association; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan shared a rewarding marriage with
his wife, Cheryl Ann Druery Felder Harrison; when she died in 1994,
Mr. Harrison was left to raise their three young sons, Frederick,
Corey, and Chauncey, on his own; and
WHEREAS, Fred Harrison lived a life that was centered around
his family and his faith, and those who were fortunate enough to
know him will forever remember him with great admiration and
affection; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Fred Harrison and
extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
sons, Frederick Harrison and Corey Harrison; to his grandsons,
Chauncey Keyon Harrison and Amaree Harrison; to his brothers,
Herman Harrison, Jr., Arthur Ray Harrison, Jerry Harrison, and
Bruce Harrison; to his sister, Patricia McNeil; and to his other
relatives and many 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 Fred
Harrison.
Raney
Kolkhorst
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1152 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 10, 2013.
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Chief Clerk of the House