H.R. No. 1312
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and
meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the friends and loved
ones of Harry Ben Adams III of San Antonio, who passed away on
August 7, 2014, at the age of 70; and
WHEREAS, The son of Harry Ben Adams II and Dorothy Lyons
Adams, Mr. Adams was born on August 12, 1943, in San Antonio; after
graduating from Edison High School, he attended San Antonio College
and St. Mary's University, earning a degree from the university's
school of law; and
WHEREAS, Licensed to practice law in 1967, Mr. Adams began
his career in legal aid services, and he helped to take a landmark
case before the United States Supreme Court that eventually
overturned the Texas law denying the right to paternal support for
children born out of wedlock; he later established a law firm with
his friends while teaching real estate law courses at night; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Adams continued to develop his expertise over
the years, specializing in consumer, real estate, and family law;
he went on to create an independent firm in Universal City, where
his strong reputation among municipal leaders won him the position
of city attorney; he additionally served as the staff attorney for
the economic development corporations of Hollywood Park and
Windcrest and as an attorney for business magnate Red McCombs, with
whom he shared a close friendship; and
WHEREAS, Harry Adams's commitment to his community and
profession was surpassed only by his devotion to his family; he
enjoyed a rewarding marriage of nearly five decades with his wife,
the former Beverly Ball, and he took great pride in his children,
Terra and Harry, and in his seven grandchildren; passionate about
travel, Mr. Adams ventured with his wife to destinations as
far-flung as Africa, Holland, Jerusalem, and Hawaii, and when at
home, he enjoyed preparing gourmet dishes for friends and family; a
man of devout faith, he was also a valued member of Community Bible
Church; and
WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Harry Adams
will long remember his strength of character and generosity of
spirit, and they will forever hold him close in their hearts; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Harry Ben Adams III
and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his
wife, Beverly Ball Adams; to his children, Terra Hynes and her
husband, Jack, and Harry Ben Adams IV and his fiancée, Charisse
Scott; to his brother, Richard Adams, and his wife, Cathy; to his
grandchildren, Ricky, Ben, Samuel, Julia, Faith, Channing, and
Cate; 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 Harry Ben
Adams III.
Martinez Fischer
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1312 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 9, 2015.
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Chief Clerk of the House