[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 697]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 PAYING TRIBUTE TO EDNA HARRIS FOR TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE 
                       LAS VEGAS MUNICIPAL COURT

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 1, 2006

  Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Edna Harris who died 
Sunday, January 29, 2006 after battling cancer.
  Edna recently retired from the City of Las Vegas in January 2005, 
after serving 25 years in the Alternative Sentencing & Education 
Division of Las Vegas Municipal Court, as the Supervisor of Misdemeanor 
Programs. In the workplace, she was known for her fight to reduce the 
incidence of domestic violence. She was appointed to serve on the State 
of Nevada Committee on Domestic Violence, on which she served since its 
inception. She also chaired the Municipal Court's annual Domestic 
Violence Conference.
  Edna was well known for her smile and humor. She always had a song to 
give you or a word of inspiration. Near and dear to her heart was her 
love for family and the church where she was first lady and also active 
as an evangelist. Edna will be missed but never forgotten.
  Mr. Speaker, Edna Harris was a shining example of diligent public 
service. Her legacy will long be remembered by the State of Nevada. I 
am grateful for the opportunity to recognize her on the floor of the 
House in front of my colleagues.

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