TITLE: In memory of Harrison Brown of Graham.

SUMMARY: In memory of Harrison Brown of Graham.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The tragic death of Harrison Brown of Graham on May 1, 2017, at the age of 19, has immeasurably saddened the family, friends, and fellow students of this talented and beloved young man; and WHEREAS, A native of Graham, Harrison Brown was the son of Dr. Kurt Brown and Lori Brown, and he grew up with the companionship of his brother, John; he graduated in 2016 from Graham High School, where he frequently made the honor roll while also participating in track, cross-country, theater, and the student council; his deepest passion, however, was his love for music, and during his years at Graham High, he performed in the choir and the Rompin' Stompin' Big Blue Band, winning admiration for his beautiful voice and his skill in playing numerous instruments; in his senior year, he received more than a dozen scholarships to support his college studies; and WHEREAS, Mr. Brown enrolled as a freshman at The University of Texas at Austin in the fall of 2016, and he was an enthusiastic Longhorn who wore his burnt orange with pride; he joined a fraternity and an a capella singing group on the campus, and he often brought smiles to his fellow residents at Jester East dormitory by singing in the halls and stairwells; his innate sense of joy and optimism won him the affection of many friends, and he had a remarkable way of lifting the spirits of everyone around him as well; and WHEREAS, Although his days were far too few, Harrison Brown will forever be remembered for the warmth, kindness, and laughter that he shared so freely with others; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Harrison Brown and extend deepest condolences to his loved ones and to all who mourn his passing; 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 Harrison Brown. Springer Straus Goldman Oliverson Allen Gonzales of Williamson Ortega Alonzo Gonz lez of El Paso Paddie Alvarado Gooden Parker Anchia Guerra Paul Anderson of Dallas Guillen Perez Anderson of McLennan Gutierrez Phelan Ar valo Hefner Phillips Ashby Hernandez Pickett Bailes Herrero Price Bell Hinojosa Raney Bernal Holland Raymond Biedermann Howard Reynolds Blanco Huberty Rinaldi Bohac Hunter Roberts Bonnen of Brazoria Isaac Rodriguez of Bexar Bonnen of Galveston Israel Rodriguez of Travis Burkett Johnson of Dallas Romero, Jr. Burns Johnson of Harris Rose Burrows Kacal Sanford Button Keough Schaefer Cain King of Hemphill Schofield Canales King of Parker Schubert Capriglione King of Uvalde Shaheen Clardy Klick Sheffield Coleman Koop Shine Collier Krause Simmons Cook Kuempel Smithee Cortez Lambert Springer Cosper Landgraf Stephenson Craddick Lang Stickland Cyrier Larson Stucky Dale Laubenberg Swanson Darby Leach Thierry Davis of Dallas Longoria Thompson of Brazoria Davis of Harris Lozano Thompson of Harris Dean Lucio III Tinderholt Deshotel Martinez Turner Dukes Metcalf Uresti Dutton Meyer VanDeaver Elkins Miller Villalba Faircloth Minjarez Vo Fallon Moody Walle Farrar Morrison White Flynn Mu oz, Jr. Wilson Frank Murphy Workman Frullo Murr Wray Geren Neave Wu Gervin-Hawkins Nev rez Zedler Giddings Oliveira Zerwas Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1932 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 5, 2017. Chief Clerk of the House