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By:  Gattis                                                       H.R. No. 28 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The passing of JoEarl Morris of Georgetown on March 
31, 2004, at the age of 84, has brought a profound loss to the family 
and many friends of this loved and respected Texan; and
	WHEREAS, Born in Burkeburnett, Texas, on June 14, 1919, to 
Earl and Dorothy Polk Morris, Mr. Morris grew up in southern 
Arkansas and displayed a keen sense of business at a young age; Mr. 
Morris began his career with Emsco Co. in Freer, Texas, at the age 
of 19 and soon became the store's manager; just two years later, he 
was named manager of Emsco's South Texas region, a testament to his 
diligence, professionalism, and ambition; and
	WHEREAS, Shortly after his promotion, Mr. Morris put his life 
on hold to enlist in the Army Air Corps, where he bravely served his 
country flying with the 392nd Bomber Group; as group lead 
navigator, this valiant soldier flew in 25 B-24 bombing missions 
over Europe and rose to the rank of major for his courage and 
devotion to duty; and
	WHEREAS, After returning to the United States, Mr. Morris 
resumed his work with Emsco, serving with pride and distinction 
until his retirement in 1987 from the position of director of sales 
for the Duratech Products Division of the company, a post which took 
him all over the world; and
	WHEREAS, Devoted to his wife, Martha, his children, Brad and 
Alan, and his four grandchildren, Mr. Morris was also a real "people 
person", and his gregarious nature no doubt helped to earn him his 
success in sales and the lasting affection of many people; and
	WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to know JoEarl Morris will 
remember his zest for life and his love of family and community; 
although he will be greatly missed, his legacy will live on in the 
hearts and minds of those whose lives he touched; now, therefore, be 
it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby pay special tribute to the 
life of JoEarl Morris and that deepest sympathy be extended to the 
members of his family: to his wife, Martha Morris; to his sons, Brad 
and Alan Morris; to his daughters-in-law, Marilyn Marshall Jones 
and Julie Ann Roberts; to his grandchildren, Calvin, Christopher, 
Hannah, and Sam; and to the many friends and relatives of this 
accomplished gentleman; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of 
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of JoEarl 
Morris.