88R28504 AMB-D
 
  By: Cook H.R. No. 2032
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the
  passing of Dr. Arnold J. Morris Jr. of Arlington on April 11, 2023,
  at the age of 77; and
         WHEREAS, The son of Arnold Morris Sr. and Evelyn Morris,
  A. J. Morris was born in Archer City on November 12, 1945, and he
  grew up with the companionship of two siblings, Burk and Julie; he
  graduated from Archer City High School in 1964 and went on to attend
  The University of Texas at Austin before enlisting in the U.S. Army
  during the Vietnam War; over the course of his six years of service,
  he earned the rank of captain and received a number of military
  honors, including the National Defense Service Medal, the Bronze
  Star Medal, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, and the Vietnam
  Service Medal; and
         WHEREAS, Following his return to civilian life, Dr. Morris
  earned his medical degree from The University of Texas Health
  Science Center at San Antonio and subsequently embarked on a
  rewarding career as a physician that spanned four decades, during
  which he helped countless patients through his skilled and
  compassionate care; active in his community, he was a member of
  American Legion Post No. 198 and Archer Masonic Lodge No. 708; and
         WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Dr. Morris enjoyed the love
  and support of his wife, Deborah, and he took great pride in his two
  sons, Arnold J. and John; with the passing years, he had the
  privilege of seeing his family grow to include three grandchildren,
  Archer, Jett, and Hattie; he was known for his love of animals and
  his dry sense of humor, and in his leisure time, he enjoyed keeping
  up with the news; and
         WHEREAS, Although A. J. Morris will be deeply missed, he has
  left his family and friends with a wealth of memories that they will
  forever treasure; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Dr. Arnold J. Morris
  Jr. and extend heartfelt condolences to all who mourn his passing;
  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
  A. J. Morris.