SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 50
In Memory
of
Laurinda Denise Robinson-Harris
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Laurinda Denise Robinson-Harris, who
died July 11, 2021, at the age of 64; and
WHEREAS, Laurinda Robinson-Harris was born on March 24,
1957, in Austin, to Ben Arthur Robinson Sr. and Lillie Laura
Humphreys-Robinson; she graduated from Austin High School in
1975, and she attended Southwest Texas State University before
earning a degree in marketing from Saint Edward's University; and
WHEREAS, She enjoyed a productive career as a buyer for 3M
Corporation, Dell Computers, and the City of Austin; her
community activities included membership in Alpha Kappa Alpha
Sorority, Incorporated, and in the Town Lake Chapter of The
Links, Incorporated; and
WHEREAS, She and her beloved husband of 39 years,
Dr. Bergeron Harris, were blessed with two sons, Chandler and
Cameron; her grandson, Kellan, was a source of much pride and joy
for her; and
WHEREAS, A devout Christian who practiced her faith in her
daily life, she was a longtime member of Simpson United Methodist
Church in Austin; and
WHEREAS, Laurinda was a woman of grace and style and was
known for her joyful personality, her radiant smile, her caring
spirit, and her enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest;
and
WHEREAS, She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother,
and she leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by
her family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere
condolences to the bereaved family of Laurinda Denise
Robinson-Harris; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Laurinda Robinson-Harris.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on August 4, 2021, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate