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78R3478 MDM-D
By: Campbell 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.