H.R. No. 50 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The passing of Francile Morrill on November 3, 2002, 
at the age of 77, has deeply saddened her family and a host of 
friends in the San Angelo community; and
	WHEREAS, Born in Arkansas, this public-spirited woman grew up 
in Harlingen and later moved to the Panama Canal Zone, where she met 
and married Bill Morrill; with him she enjoyed a close and 
fulfilling marriage that spanned 54 years until his recent passing; 
and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Morrill and her family made their home on 
various United States Air Force bases during her husband's military 
career, and she shared her time with such organizations as the 
scouts, PTA, United Fund, and Urban League; in 1966 the Morrills 
moved to San Angelo, where this shy-at-heart person fulfilled her 
desire for a role in community life in myriad ways, among them 
participating in political activities and serving on the Recreation 
Advisory Board and the River Corridor Commission; and
	WHEREAS, An outspoken advocate for those too reticent to 
voice their opinions, Mrs. Morrill began regularly attending city 
council  meetings in 1973, a practice she continued throughout her 
life;  she embarked on the first of many terms as a member of the 
city's planning commission in 1978, was elected chair in 1990, and 
still held a position on the panel at the time of her passing; and
	WHEREAS, In recognition of her deep commitment to the people 
of San Angelo, a permanent memorial in a city park is planned to 
honor Mrs. Morrill; located on the banks of the Concho River near 
the Celebration Bridge, the landscaped area will feature a native 
tree, picnic table, and plaque dedicated to this esteemed civic 
leader; and
	WHEREAS, Those who were privileged to know Francile Morrill 
will long miss her zest for life and generous spirit, and her memory 
will surely live on in the minds and hearts of the many people whose 
lives she touched; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Francile Morrill and 
extend sincere sympathy to her son and daughter-in-law, William and 
Tina Morrill; to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and to  
all those who mourn the passing of this beloved woman; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of 
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Francile 
Morrill.

                                                                        Campbell


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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 50 was unanimously adopted by a rising 
vote of the House on March 28, 2003.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House