H.R. No. 201



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, To mark their 50th wedding anniversary, James and 
Pat Morriss of Midland enjoyed a family dinner and a reception, and 
they will celebrate further with a trip to Scotland and England 
given by their children in commemoration of this significant 
milestone in their marriage; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Morriss and the former Patricia Ann Skaggs were 
joined in marriage on September 19, 1953, in Van Alstyne, and  their 
close and enduring relationship has been the source of much 
happiness and contentment for these two committed individuals; and
	WHEREAS, The heart of a close-knit family, Mr. and Mrs. 
Morriss have been blessed with three daughters and sons-in-law, Di 
Ann and Chip Barker, Lisa and Stephen DeShaw, and Karen and Michael 
Henson, and seven grandchildren, Alicia, Kimberley, Clint, and Tom 
Barker, James Tyrel Snelson, and Garrett and Nathan Henson; and
	WHEREAS, In 1970, Mr. Morriss's job with Home Insurance 
Company took the couple to Midland, and after 10 years, they moved 
to Littleton, Colorado, when he answered the call to start the 
nondenominational Rocky Mountain Fellowship; once again Midland 
residents since they moved back in 1990 to be near family, Mr. and 
Mrs. Morriss are valued congregants of the Mid-Cities Community 
Church, and Mr. Morriss is employed with the Ellis Funeral Home; and
	WHEREAS, A dedicated homemaker throughout her marriage, Mrs. 
Morriss has also been an unwavering partner with her husband over 
the course of more than 30 years in Christian ministry, and today 
the couple continue to provide counseling; Mrs. Morriss displays 
her creativity through her involvement with local craft shows, 
while her husband sings bass in a Southern gospel music quartet; and
	WHEREAS, Together, this devoted couple have nurtured a strong 
bond of love and filled each other's lives with great joy, and it is 
a privilege to join in honoring them at this time; now, therefore, 
be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate James and Pat 
Morriss on the joyous occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary 
and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued happiness; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Morriss as an expression of high regard by 
the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                        Craddick

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 201 was adopted by the House on 
October 10, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House