By Yarbrough H.R. No. 1269 75R17096 JHS-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Houston's Calvin C. Morris has dedicated himself to 1-2 serving his fellow citizens on the local, state, and national 1-3 levels, and this remarkable gentleman is indeed deserving of 1-4 special praise and recognition; and 1-5 WHEREAS, A native of Potts Creek, Virginia, Mr. Morris is a 1-6 veteran of both World War II and the Korean War; in 1984, he 1-7 retired from a long and fulfilling career with the former Missouri 1-8 Pacific Railroad, now the Union Pacific Railroad; and 1-9 WHEREAS, This distinguished individual remains active in his 1-10 community, serving a number of civic organizations, including the 1-11 Shriners, the York Scottish Rite, and the Blue Lodge; he is a 1-12 member of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace 1-13 Workers and has represented that body at many conferences and 1-14 conventions throughout the state; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Mr. Morris has long been an advocate of equal rights 1-16 on every level, and much of his life has been dedicated to the 1-17 fight for justice and democracy; few men have done more in behalf 1-18 of these noble causes, and we are fortunate to have individuals 1-19 such as him in our midst; and 1-20 WHEREAS, A devout Baptist and devoted family man, Mr. Morris 1-21 and his wife, Charlene, have been blessed with three sons and a 1-22 daughter; his humanitarian efforts have not gone unnoticed by his 1-23 family, friends, and neighbors, and his faith and generosity of 1-24 spirit are a true inspiration to all who know him; now, therefore, 2-1 be it 2-2 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-3 Legislature hereby honor the life and many accomplishments of 2-4 Calvin C. Morris and extend to him sincere best wishes for 2-5 continued success and happiness in the future; and, be it further 2-6 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-7 prepared for Mr. Morris as an expression of high regard by the 2-8 Texas House of Representatives.