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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the |
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passing of Dr. Arnold J. Morris Jr. of Arlington on April 11, 2023, |
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at the age of 77; and |
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WHEREAS, The son of Arnold Morris Sr. and Evelyn Morris, |
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A. J. Morris was born in Archer City on November 12, 1945, and he |
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grew up with the companionship of two siblings, Burk and Julie; he |
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graduated from Archer City High School in 1964 and went on to attend |
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The University of Texas at Austin before enlisting in the U.S. Army |
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during the Vietnam War; over the course of his six years of service, |
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he earned the rank of captain and received a number of military |
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honors, including the National Defense Service Medal, the Bronze |
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Star Medal, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, and the Vietnam |
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Service Medal; and |
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WHEREAS, Following his return to civilian life, Dr. Morris |
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earned his medical degree from The University of Texas Health |
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Science Center at San Antonio and subsequently embarked on a |
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rewarding career as a physician that spanned four decades, during |
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which he helped countless patients through his skilled and |
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compassionate care; active in his community, he was a member of |
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American Legion Post No. 198 and Archer Masonic Lodge No. 708; and |
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WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Dr. Morris enjoyed the love |
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and support of his wife, Deborah, and he took great pride in his two |
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sons, Arnold J. and John; with the passing years, he had the |
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privilege of seeing his family grow to include three grandchildren, |
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Archer, Jett, and Hattie; he was known for his love of animals and |
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his dry sense of humor, and in his leisure time, he enjoyed keeping |
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up with the news; and |
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WHEREAS, Although A. J. Morris will be deeply missed, he has |
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left his family and friends with a wealth of memories that they will |
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forever treasure; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Dr. Arnold J. Morris |
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Jr. and extend heartfelt condolences to all who mourn his passing; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of |
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A. J. Morris. |