TITLE: In memory of Karen Kromer Harrison.

SUMMARY: In memory of Karen Kromer Harrison.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the family and friends of Karen Kromer Harrison, who passed away on January 11, 2021, at the age of 91; and WHEREAS, The daughter of Earl and Nell Kromer, the former Karen Kromer was born in Shamrock on June 27, 1929; she studied political science at The University of Texas and married her childhood sweetheart, Clanton Bedford "Scoot" Harrison Jr.; Mrs. Harrison completed her degree at the University of Houston, and she and her husband raised their family in Bunker Hill Village, sharing 55 years together before his death in 2002; and WHEREAS, Active in her community, Mrs. Harrison volunteered her time with families at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and led its Children's Christmas Card Project; the program gained national acclaim under her leadership, and she was honored with the creation of the Karen Harrison Service Award; she also received the Houston Mayor's Award and the National Points of Light Award from President Bill Clinton in recognition of her work; moreover, she and her husband were founding members of the Texas A&M Foundation President's Endowed Scholarship program; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Harrison treasured time spent with her three children, Sarah, Elizabeth, and Clanton, and she took great pride in her seven grandchildren; possessed of a boundless sense of adventure, she enjoyed traveling with her family to countries around the world, and she loved snorkeling, scuba diving, and camping; deeply devoted to her faith, she was involved with outreach at West University Baptist Church and participated in mission trips; and WHEREAS, Karen Harrison was a woman of great compassion who remained engaged in the world throughout her life and who found joy and inspiration in helping others; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Karen Kromer Harrison and extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her daughters, Sarah Harrison and her husband, Jeff, and Elizabeth Blakemore and her husband, Allen; to her son, Clanton Harrison, and his wife, Selby; to her grandchildren, Seth, James, Leah, Theodore, Augustus, Charlotte, and Sarah; and to her other relatives and friends; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Karen Harrison. Shine Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 38 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on March 10, 2021. Chief Clerk of the House