SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 810
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize noted attorney and activist Jim Harrington, who is
retiring from the Texas Civil Rights Project after 25 years of
outstanding leadership; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Harrington earned his law degree from the
University of Detroit in 1973; he spent 10 years as a director of
the South Texas Project, and during his tenure, he helped
safeguard the rights of farmworkers and indigent citizens in the
Rio Grande Valley and litigated cases of discrimination and
police brutality; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Harrington founded the Texas Civil Rights
Project in 1990; the organization uses litigation, education,
and social services to secure racial, social, and economic
justice for those least able to defend themselves; and
WHEREAS, Under Mr. Harrington's exceptional leadership,
the Texas Civil Rights Project has succeeded in making
substantial systemic gains in justice for Texans of limited means
in the areas of voting rights, police and border patrol
misconduct, sex discrimination, employment bias, privacy, and
grand jury discrimination; and
WHEREAS, Jim Harrington has been a steadfast defender of
the civil rights and liberties of Texans, and it is truly fitting
that he receive special recognition for his many contributions to
the administration of justice in our state; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby commend Jim Harrington on his invaluable
stewardship of the Texas Civil Rights Project and extend to him
best wishes for continued success in all his endeavors; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
RodrÃguez
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 14, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate