By Grusendorf H.C.R. No. 276 76R14686 MDM-D HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, The passing of William Duane Morgan of Arlington on 1-2 March 26, 1999, at the age of 81, has brought a great loss to the 1-3 many friends and relatives of this beloved gentleman; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Born March 30, 1917, in Macomb, Illinois, Mr. Morgan 1-5 served his country with distinction as a member of the United 1-6 States Marine Corps; he was a participant in the Pacific theater 1-7 during World War II and was awarded the Bronze Star with V-Device, 1-8 and he retired in 1960 with the rank of lieutenant colonel; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Following his retirement from the military, Colonel 1-10 Morgan began his civilian career working with RCA in New Jersey; in 1-11 1970, he and his family made their home in Texas and he was 1-12 employed in the property division of LTV; he was accorded a 1-13 well-deserved honor in 1982 when he was selected for the National 1-14 Property Management Association's "Man of the Year" award; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Colonel Morgan was a devoted family man who with his 1-16 wife, Joyce, enjoyed 51 years of marriage that served as a great 1-17 inspiration to their family and friends; and 1-18 WHEREAS, This highly respected gentleman committed much time 1-19 and enthusiasm for the betterment of his community; he was a member 1-20 of Scottish societies and the Republican Party and for 25 years he 1-21 served as precinct chairman and an election judge; and 1-22 WHEREAS, Those who were privileged to share the friendship of 1-23 Mr. Morgan will long miss his presence, and he will surely be 1-24 remembered with great affection and admiration for many years to 2-1 come; now, therefore, be it 2-2 RESOLVED, That the 76th Legislature of the State of Texas 2-3 hereby honor the memory of William Duane "Bill" Morgan and extend 2-4 sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Joyce 2-5 Morgan; to his daughter and son-in-law, Kerrick Morgan Ryan and 2-6 Colonel Michael C. Ryan; to his grandchildren, Lindsay N. Ryan and 2-7 Michael C. Ryan, Jr.; and to the many other friends and relatives 2-8 of this fine man; and, be it further 2-9 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-10 prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of 2-11 Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory 2-12 of William Duane Morgan.