Bill Text: TX SR121 | 2015-2016 | 84th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of Billy J. Morton.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2015-02-09 - Reported enrolled [SR121 Detail]
Download: Texas-2015-SR121-Enrolled.html
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In Memory | ||
of | ||
Billy J. Morton | ||
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and | ||
commemorates the life of Billy J. Morton, who died January 12, | ||
2015, at the age of 82; and | ||
WHEREAS, Billy Morton was born on June 28, 1932, in Dallas, | ||
to Jimmie and Ida Morton; he served the nation with distinction | ||
in the United States Navy; and | ||
WHEREAS, He married Patricia Rose McEnrue in 1952, and they | ||
enjoyed more than 62 years of marriage together; they raised four | ||
children, Michael, Vicky, Matthew, and Patti, and were blessed | ||
with four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; and | ||
WHEREAS, Mr. Morton had a longtime successful career in the | ||
oil field industry; he served as a plant foreman with the Magna | ||
Corporation and later retired from his position with Bolt Fuel | ||
Oil Company, Incorporated; and | ||
WHEREAS, He was a man of courage and strength who gave | ||
unselfishly to others, and his wisdom and valued counsel will not | ||
be forgotten; and | ||
WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and | ||
grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured | ||
forever by all who were privileged to share in his life; now, | ||
therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th | ||
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved | ||
family of Billy J. Morton; and, be it further | ||
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for | ||
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas | ||
Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in | ||
memory of Billy Morton. | ||
Ellis | ||
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President of the Senate | ||
I hereby certify that the | ||
above Resolution was adopted by | ||
the Senate on February 9, 2015, by | ||
a rising vote. | ||
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Secretary of the Senate | ||
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Member, Texas Senate |