Mary Lee Isbell Harrison is one of the most remarkable women I know. In her 70 plus years she has made a positive impact on countless individuals here in Utah, as well as a few of nations across the globe. She graduate from BYU in 1965 in elmentary education, and was happily married to Byron Harrison for 44 years. Together, they raised 6 remarkable children, and eventually that has blossomed into 21 grandchildren. Their 6 children were outstanding role models with excellence in academics, sports, and leadership positions in school and adulthood. Mary Lee was a very dedicated young mother, but always found time to volunteer in the schools, church and community organizations. Her service included, Boy Sounts of America, the local PTA, The Independance Day Committee, and Daughter's of the Utah Pioneers. For 32 years she worked for the Sevier School District substitute teaching all ages and abilities, including special education. That soft spot in her heart was likely formed early on in life. Mary Lee has a special sister, Jean, who, for her entire life, was confined to a wheel chair. After their parents passed on, Mary Lee, Byron and her children became the primary care-givers to Jean, which they willingly did, for 20 over years. During those years, Mary Lee loved working with other individuals with disabilities, as well. Mary Lee has the ability to have everyone feel like they are a part of her own family, in spite of their challenges in life. Her warmth, wit, and wisdom has directly influenced Navajo and Paiute families- (5 years), homeless women and children at the New Horizons Crisis shelter- (14 years), and countless families at the regional food bank- (10 years). In 1994, the Harrison family organized and personally delivered gifts of school bags, hygiene kits, and toys to Cambodian orphanages. In 1996, they did the same in The Dominican Republic, and in 2000, repeated this beautiful humanitarian effort to orphaned children living in Bolivia. This past December, just a few weeks ago, Mary Lee and her family collaborated with at-risk teenagers at the Slade Canyon Youth Center to gather handmade hats, bags, afghans, and 300 stuffed animals for another trip to Cambodia. The Harrison family gathered donations from central Utah, and at their own expense, personally delivered 45 large boxes to 4 orphanages in Cambodia, including toys, diapers, school supplies, tooth brushes, soap, blankets, medical supplies, and food. This weary old world is a far better place - because of the loving example and selfless service of the Byron and Mary Lee Harrison family.