SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 11
In Memory
of
Jimmie Clayton Harrison
WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of Jimmie
Clayton Harrison of Bryans Mill, who passed away on May 17, 2017,
at the age of 61; and
WHEREAS, The son of Jimmie and Thelma Harrison, "Clay"
Harrison was born on October 29, 1955, in Naples, Texas; he
earned his bachelor's degree at East Texas State University and
later graduated from the Southwestern Graduate School of Banking
at Southern Methodist University; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan enjoyed a successful career
in the banking industry; he was associated with Morris County
National Bank in Naples for 38 years, including 15 years as its
president, and he was employed at American National Bank of
Mount Pleasant at the time of his passing; he was also a lifelong
rancher; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Harrison gave back to his community through
his service as president of the Paul Pewitt School Board and his
involvement with the Naples-Omaha Lions Club and the
Naples-Omaha Ambulance Association; a man of strong faith, he
attended Daniels Chapel Congregational Methodist Church in Naples
and taught Sunday school; in his spare time, he enjoyed taking
part in such outdoor activities as camping and fishing; and
WHEREAS, On June 17, 1978, Mr. Harrison married the former
Barbara Gunter, and the couple enjoyed a rewarding union that
spanned38years;theywereblessedwiththreechildren,
Miranda, Holly, and Clifton, and four grandchildren, Calli,
Natalie, Tenley, and Taylor; and
WHEREAS, Clay Harrison led a caring and purposeful life,
and all those who shared in his love and affection will forever
hold him close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
of Jimmie Clayton Harrison and extend heartfelt sympathy to his
family and many friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this day, it do
so in memory of Clay Harrison.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on July 18, 2017, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate