87S11014 CJM-D
By: Murr H.R. No. 28
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The thousands of deaths caused by COVID-19 in Texas
have created a tremendous void in families, communities, and
workplaces throughout the state; among those who lost their lives
in the pandemic was Michael Harper, a dedicated and well-respected
employee of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, who passed
away on December 1, 2020, at the age of 56; and
WHEREAS, A 22-year veteran of TDCJ, Mr. Harper was a
maintenance supervisor in the Skyview/Hodge Unit in Rusk; he
balanced his career with a rewarding home life with his wife, Joyce,
and their sons, Brandon, Cody, Chase, and Kade, and in his spare
time, he enjoyed coaching his children's baseball teams and playing
competitive pool; he took great pride in his work and served as an
inspiration to his fellow employees; and
WHEREAS, Michael Harper faithfully and ably performed his
duties throughout his tenure with the Texas Department of Criminal
Justice, and he will long be remembered with great admiration by all
who were privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
Michael Harper and extend deepest sympathy to his family, friends,
and colleagues; 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 Michael
Harper.