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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1222
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to pay |
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tribute to longtime valued public servant Joe Morris, who has |
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served the Senate with loyalty and distinction; and |
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WHEREAS, Throughout Joe's career with the Senate, he has |
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handled his responsibilities with dedication and efficiency and |
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has had the steadfast admiration of legislators and colleagues; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, From his superior work as emcee of the Senate |
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Christmas party to his professional duties as chief of staff to |
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Senator Jeff Wentworth, Joe has earned a reputation as an |
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imperturbable, energetic team leader who is renowned for both his |
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organizational skills and convivial personality; and |
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WHEREAS, Widely regarded for his managerial proficiency |
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and tenacity, Joe deserves commendation for his ability to |
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consistently accomplish the mission before him, no matter the |
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uniqueness of the task or the challenges it entails; and |
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WHEREAS, Joe joined Senator Wentworth's office after |
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having served on the staff of Senator Bill Sims; he now has worked |
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with the Texas Senate for over 16 years; well known for his |
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dedication to the Senate and his enthusiasm for his work, Joe |
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loyally represents the senator for whom he serves and feels as |
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though it is the duty of chiefs of staff to be the eyes and ears of |
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their legislator; and |
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WHEREAS, A favorite among the Senate staff members and a |
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well-known face to those who walk the Capitol halls, Joe Morris |
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enjoys the friendship and affection of many, as well as the |
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highest respect of all who have worked with him; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, |
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80th Legislature, hereby extend appreciation to Joe Morris for |
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his outstanding service on behalf of the Texas Senate and |
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congratulations to him on his selection as the 2007 legislative |
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recipient of the Betty King Public Service Award; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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| Carona |
Hinojosa |
Shapleigh |
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| Duncan |
Janek |
Van de Putte |
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| Gallegos |
Patrick |
Williams |
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Dewhurst, President of the Senate |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on May 28, 2007. |
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________________________________ |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |