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