SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 462
         WHEREAS, Jeffrey Patrick Morris is stepping down as the
  state chair of the Young Conservatives of Texas at the group's
  37th annual state convention on April 8, 2017, drawing to a close
  more than five years of exemplary service; and
         WHEREAS, Young Conservatives of Texas is a nonpartisan and
  independent youth organization dedicated to protecting the
  rights outlined in the Declaration of Independence and the United
  States Constitution and promoting such principles as limited
  government, state sovereignty, free enterprise, and a strong
  national defense; the group has been especially active on college
  campuses, inspiring young people to become involved in politics
  and advocating for conservative candidates during primary and
  general elections; and
         WHEREAS, An Eagle Scout and a graduate of Rowlett High
  School, Mr. Morris earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in
  business administration and his master of science degree in
  management information systems from the Rawls College of
  Business at Texas Tech University; he was also a founding member
  of the Texas Tech chapter of the Collegiate Entrepreneurs'
  Organization and webmaster of the Texas Tech chapter of the
  Association of Information Technology Professionals; since 2011,
  he has been an SQL server business intelligence specialist at the
  Argo software company in Richardson; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Morris first served the organization as
  finance director from April to September 2010, and he went on to
  hold the posts of Texas Tech chapter chair from 2010 to 2011 and
  technology director from 2010 to 2011; in November 2011, he
  became the organization's 23rd chair, and in that capacity, he
  has overseen its media relations, chapter development, and
  legislative rating program; moreover, he has raised funds for the
  group, managed its finances, planned the annual convention, and
  organized volunteer support for conservative candidates across
  the state; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Morris's leadership, dedication, and
  commitment to conservative ideals have greatly benefited the
  Young Conservatives of Texas and earned him the respect and
  admiration of its members, and he may reflect with pride on his
  notable record of achievement as the organization's chair; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
  Legislature, hereby congratulate Jeffrey Patrick Morris on his
  service as state chair of the Young Conservatives of Texas and
  extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success and
  happiness; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  Mr. Morris as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
  Hughes
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on March 20, 2017.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate