LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Clifton Harris upon the occasion of
his designation for special recognition by Hope In You Inc. on June 17,
2012

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, Clifton Harris has given not only of his time and energies
but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently
has been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Clifton
Harris upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by
Hope In You Inc., to be celebrated at its first annual Dancing with My
Father Banquet on Sunday, June 17, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Clifton Harris has been called upon to contribute his time
and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always
given of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Born and raised in Lancaster, South Carolina, Clifton Harris
moved to New York City in 1960 and graduated from Woodrow Wilson Voca-
tional High School; and
WHEREAS, Clifton Harris enlisted in the United States Army in November
of 1967 and remained until November of 1969; during this time he served
on the battlefields of the Vietnam War where he earned the Bronze Star
and Purple Heart medals; and
WHEREAS, Clifton Harris worked with Emil Ash Paper from 1970 until his
retirement in 2010 and part time in a Home Based Contractual Business;
and
WHEREAS, In addition to their four biological children, Clifton Harris
and his wife of 43 years, Ann, have six adopted children and have also
served as loving foster parents to many children over the past 25 years;
and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Clifton Harris has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, their ten children,
and 12 grandchildren, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of his
life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Clifton Harris has displayed
throughout his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Clifton Harris upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by Hope In You Inc. on June 17, 2012; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Clifton Harris.