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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 44


In Memory

of

Morris E. Bailey


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 
citizens of Amarillo in mourning the loss of Morris E. Bailey, 
who died on July 17, 2002, at the age of 77; and
	WHEREAS, Morris Bailey enrolled in Texas Christian University
in 1946 and earned a bachelor of science degree in physical 
education; an outstanding football player throughout his high 
school and college days, he was named to the Texas Christian 
University Sports Hall of Fame in 1974; and
	WHEREAS, He joined the Plains Machinery Company, a heavy 
equipment distributor, in 1957; he was promoted to executive vice 
president in 1969 and named president in 1975, subsequently 
leading the multimillion-dollar business to global prominence; 
in 1983, he resigned to pursue other business interests; and
	WHEREAS, A well-known community leader, Morris Bailey was 
appointed by Governor Preston Smith in 1971 to fill a vacancy on 
the board of regents of Texas State Technical Institute; and
	WHEREAS, Morris was a devoted husband, father, and 
grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured 
forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby extend sincere 
condolences to the bereaved family of Morris E. Bailey:  his 
wife, Martha Tull Bailey; his daughters and son-in law, 
Ann Marie Bailey and Karen Bailey Pettigrew and Forrest; his son, 
Tull E. Bailey, and his wife, Nikole; and his four grandchildren; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy 
from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this 
day, it do so in memory of Morris E. Bailey.
                                                                          Bivins




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on September 23, 2003, 
by a rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate