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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 66
 1-3                                  In Memory
 1-4                                     of
 1-5                               Charles Morris
 1-6           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
 1-7     family of Charles "Lefty" Morris in mourning his death on
 1-8     January 13, 1999, at the age of 58; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, Charles Morris was born on March 27, 1940, in
1-10     Midland, Texas; he was dubbed "Lefty" by his friends in
1-11     Big Spring, where he graduated from Big Spring High School;
1-12     and
1-13           WHEREAS, Lefty graduated in 1963 from Texas Christian
1-14     University, where he was a valued member of Delta Tau Delta
1-15     fraternity and the Student Congress; because Lefty believed
1-16     so strongly in the democratic process, he became a lawyer,
1-17     graduating from The University of Texas School of Law; while
1-18     in law school, he was named to the Honor Council and was a
1-19     representative to the American Law Student Association and a
1-20     prime mover in the Young Democrats; and
1-21           WHEREAS, Lefty Morris was admitted to the bar in 1967 and
1-22     became Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law, which he
1-23     practiced as a member of the law firm, Morris, Craven and Sulak,
1-24     in Austin, Texas; many honors were bestowed on Lefty because of
 2-1     his integrity, drive, and dedication to the practice of law; and
 2-2           WHEREAS, During his career, he was a member of the
 2-3     State Bar of Texas and served on the Board of Governors of
 2-4     The Association of Trial Lawyers of America from 1984 to 1987;
 2-5     since 1987, he was named every year in the publication, The Best
 2-6     Lawyers of America; Lefty served as a Director of the Texas
 2-7     Trial Lawyers Association and as president of the organization
 2-8     in 1993; in addition to his many affiliations and honors, Lefty
 2-9     was valued in his profession as a speaker and as the author of
2-10     Handling Workmen's Compensation Cases in Texas; and
2-11           WHEREAS, The sum of his professional interests and
2-12     accomplishments made Lefty Morris a "lawyer's lawyer," as he
2-13     was known by the members of the bar; however, he was also
2-14     equally dedicated to the interests of the Austin community,
2-15     which he served as a member of the West Rim Neighborhood
2-16     Association and as a member of the Board of Directors of
2-17     Saint Stephen's School; and
2-18           WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, he
2-19     gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his wisdom, warmth,
2-20     and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him;
2-21     and
2-22           WHEREAS, Lefty Morris was a devoted husband and father,
2-23     and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever
2-24     by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
2-25           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-26     76th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
 3-1     family of Lefty Morris:  his wife, Judy; his children, Mark
 3-2     and Manda; his mother, Vera; and his sister, Gini Sayles;
 3-3     and, be it further
 3-4           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
 3-5     the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from
 3-6     the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do
 3-7     so in memory of Charles "Lefty" Morris.
 3-8                                                              Barrientos
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3-10                                          President of the Senate
3-11                                       I hereby certify that the above
3-12                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
3-13                                  on January 25, 1999, by a rising vote.
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3-15                                          Secretary of the Senate
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3-17                                           Member, Texas Senate