By Gallego                                             H.R. No. 721

         75R9212 SAJ-D                           

                                 R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, The passing of Ray Morrison of Alpine on October 24,

 1-2     1996, at the age of 83, brought a great loss to the family and many

 1-3     friends of this esteemed Texan; and

 1-4           WHEREAS, He was widely known throughout the community as the

 1-5     manager of the C. G.  Morrison store for many years, and his keen

 1-6     business acumen helped to establish the enterprise as a fixture in

 1-7     the area; and

 1-8           WHEREAS, Despite the numerous demands of his profession,

 1-9     Mr. Morrison consistently made time in his busy schedule to work

1-10     for the betterment of his community, and he gave generously of his

1-11     time, talent, and resources to assist several charitable and civic

1-12     organizations; and

1-13           WHEREAS, He was also well known for his commitment to Sul

1-14     Ross State University as a member of the Century Club, and he could

1-15     often be found cheering on his team at the school's sporting

1-16     events; his efforts as a booster earned him lasting recognition,

1-17     for he was inducted into the college's Athletic Hall of Honor in

1-18     1992; and

1-19           WHEREAS, Ray Morrison left an indelible mark on the community

1-20     he was proud to call home, and though he is gone from us now, his

1-21     memory endures in the hearts and minds of all who were privileged

1-22     to know him; now, therefore, be it

1-23           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

1-24     Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Ray Morrison and

 2-1     extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his

 2-2     beloved wife of 59 years, Mozelle Morrison; to his sons, Lawrence

 2-3     J. Morrison and Sammy L. Morrison; to his brother, Ernest Morrison;

 2-4     to his sister, Virginia Yoder; to his two grandchildren; and to the

 2-5     many other friends and relatives of this fine gentleman; and, be it

 2-6     further

 2-7           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

 2-8     prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas

 2-9     House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of

2-10     Ray Morrison.