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                                                                  H.R. No. 1162



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The passing of Calvin Christopher "Chief" Morris of 
Houston on March 8, 2002, at the age of 77, deeply saddened his 
family and many friends; and
	WHEREAS, Born on July 15, 1924, in Alleghany County, 
Virginia, this patriot answered his nation's call to arms during 
World War II and served again in Korea; he also established a fine 
career with the Union Pacific Railroad that spanned 33 years; and
	WHEREAS, In service to his community, he participated with 
several worthy organizations, including American Legion Garden 
Oaks Post 560, and the Provost Guard Unit and Goodwill Ambassador 
Staff of the Arabia Shrine; further, he was a 50-year member of Park 
Place Lodge 1172 of Knights Templar of Texas, and a 32nd degree 
Mason; and
	WHEREAS, Those who had the good fortune to share the 
friendship of this notable Texan will long miss his presence, and he 
will be remembered with great affection and esteem for many years to 
come; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Calvin Christopher 
"Chief" Morris and extend sincere sympathy to his wife, Charline 
Morris; to his daughter, Pamela Jones; to his sons and 
daughter-in-law, Ronald Morris and Donald Morris and his wife, 
Therese; to his grandchildren, Allison Buchtin and Adam, 
Christopher, and Cody Morris; to his step-grandson, Brad Meador; 
and to all those who mourn the passing of this beloved man; 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 Calvin 
Christopher Morris.

                                                                           Bohac


                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1162 was unanimously adopted by a 
rising vote of the House on May 23, 2003.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House