SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 827

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Austin Morrison, who is being commissioned as an officer in the United States Marine Corps on May 30, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Austin Morrison is receiving this honor after having completed the Officer Candidates School Platoon Leaders Course in 2017 and graduating from Officer Candidates School in 2018; and

WHEREAS, He was a member of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps at Southwestern University, where he majored in physics and was captain of the cross country and track and field teams; he was three times a member of the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Academic Honor Roll, and he received the Director of Athletics Academic Excellence Award; and

WHEREAS, By becoming an officer in the United States armed forces, Austin is joining the long line of men and women whose service and sacrifice have been invaluable to this nation; it is truly fitting that he receive special recognition as he begins this rewarding new stage in his life; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, hereby commend Austin Morrison on his commitment to service on behalf of his country and extend to him best wishes for success as an officer in the United States Marine Corps; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Lucio

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 24, 2019.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate