TITLE: Honoring Paul Harasim for his outstanding career in journalism.

SUMMARY: Honoring Paul Harasim for his outstanding career in journalism.

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WHEREAS, Paul Harasim has built a remarkable career in journalism spanning more than five decades; and WHEREAS, A native of Flint, Michigan, Mr. Harasim attended Flint Junior College, where he served as editor of the student newspaper, and went on to earn a bachelor's degree from Alma College and a master's degree from the University of Cincinnati; he answered his nation's call to duty during the Vietnam War as a member of the United States Army; and WHEREAS, Early in his career, Mr. Harasim gained experience covering the Vietnam War for military publications, and he has since been employed by a variety of media institutions around the country, including the Houston Post,where he was a lead columnist, and the Las Vegas Review-Journal,which he currently serves as a medical columnist; he has also worked as head of communications for both the University of St. Thomas and St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital in Houston and as an adjunct professor of journalism at Texas Southern University and an adjunct professor of public relations at UST; moreover, he is the author of the 1993 book Standing Tall,which has been translated into Chinese; and WHEREAS, Widely admired in his profession, Mr. Harasim has garnered recognition from a host of notable organizations, including the Associated Press, the Press Club of Dallas, the Nevada Press Association, the Best of the West, the Public Relations Society of America, and the Houston Press Club, which selected him as PR Communicator of the Year five consecutive times; and WHEREAS, For over half a century, this accomplished journalist has informed and enlightened readers with his insight into a breadth of important issues, and he has set a standard of professional excellence to which others may aspire; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby honor Paul Harasim for his outstanding career in journalism and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Harasim as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Dutton Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1647 was adopted by the House on May 4, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House