Bill Text: TX HR1912 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 1912 (Prior Session Legislation)

TX State Legislature page for HR1912

Bill Title: In memory of James Robert Morrow, Sr., of Elm Mott.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2011-05-24 - Reported enrolled [HR1912 Detail]

Download: Texas-2011-HR1912-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 1912



	R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to
	a close with the passing of James Robert Morrow, Sr., of Elm Mott on
	April 4, 2011, at the age of 86; and
	WHEREAS, James Morrow was born on October 18, 1924, in
	Trimble, Tennessee, to Elroy and Mamie Hornbeck Morrow; he attended
	school in Yorkville, Tennessee, before answering his nation's call
	to duty and enlisting in the U.S. Navy; he went on to build a
	distinguished 30-year military career that included service in
	World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, and he retired at
	the rank of chief petty officer in 1970; he later ran a taxi service
	in Hanford, California; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Morrow shared more than six decades with his
	wife, the former Ethel Drake, whom he married in 1944 in Wesley,
	Rhode Island; together the couple were blessed with three children,
	Royce, Charles, and James, and they shared in the joy of welcoming
	numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren into their family;
	and
	WHEREAS, Throughout his life, Mr. Morrow took great pleasure
	in reading, traveling, and camping; moreover, he was a proud
	veteran who loved sharing stories of his time in the navy; and
	WHEREAS, While his death has brought great sorrow to all who
	knew him, memories of James Morrow will be forever treasured by all
	who were privileged to share in his love and friendship; now,
	therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
	Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of James Robert Morrow,
	Sr., and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to
	his daughter, Royce Deal, and her husband, Jim; to his sons, Charles
	Morrow and James R. Morrow, Jr.; to his brother, Bobby Morrow, and
	his wife, Bobbie Sue; to his 12 grandchildren, 14
	great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren; and to his
	other relatives and friends; 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 James
	Robert Morrow, Sr.

	Anderson of McLennan

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 1912 was unanimously adopted by a
	rising vote of the House on May 19, 2011.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House