Paul Houck Harasim

Background

Harasim, Paul Houck was born on September 29, 1947 in Flint, Michigan, United States. Son of William Henry and Thelma Jean (Houck) Harasim.

Education

Bachelor, Alma College, 1972; Master of Science, U. Cincinnati, 1982.

Career

Reporter, Columbus (Georgia) Ledger-Enquirer, 1974-1976; reporter, Billings (Montana) Gazette, 1976; reporter, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1977; columnist, Fort Lauderdale (Florida) Sun Sentinel, 1978; reporter, Cincinnati Post, 1978-1984; columnist, Houston Post, since 1984. Adjunct Professor Texas Southern U., Houston, since 1990.

Achievements

• Paul Houck Harasim has been listed as a noteworthy Columnist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Paralegal Volunteers in Svc. to American, Columbus, 1973. Commnencement speakerU. Houston Criminal Justice Center, 1986. Speaker, contributor Hugh O'Brian Youth Foundation, Houston, 1993-1994.

Speaker Svc. Corps Retired Executives, Houston, 1994. Member National Society Newspaper Columnists (columnist 1986, 88, Column Writing award 1986, 88), Houston Press Club (columnist 1988-1993, Best Commentary 1988, 93).

Interests

• Avocations: reading, tennis, jogging, biking.

Connections

Married Janet Worth, August 16,1972 (divorced May 1986). 1 child, Sonja; married Maria Teresa Espinoza, Mar.20, 1987. Children: Isaiah, Tatiana.

Father:

William Henry Harasim

Mother:

Thelma Jean (Houck) Harasim

Spouse:

Janet Worth

Spouse:

Maria Teresa Espinoza

child:

Tatiana Harasim

child:

Isaiah Harasim

child:

Sonja Harasim