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SENATE RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the |
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citizens of Granbury in mourning the loss of Victor Lee Morriss, |
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who died October 16, 2024, at the age of 71; and |
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WHEREAS, Vic Morriss was born February 11, 1953, in Fort |
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Stockton; he was raised in Talco, and he moved to Arlington for |
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high school and became the football team's star quarterback; he |
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went on to play football at Texas Christian University and at The |
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University of Texas at Arlington, where he earned a bachelor's |
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degree in business; and |
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WHEREAS, Known for his confidence and his diligent work |
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ethic, Mr. Morriss began his professional career as a sports |
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agent for athletes signing on with the American Football League, |
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and he had exceptional success as a commercial superintendent |
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with Lincoln Builders, as well as building homes in Granbury |
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alongside his beloved wife, Dani, whom he married in 2001; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Morriss shared his faith and passion for |
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serving others as an active member of Harvest Church, where he |
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taught children and led a life group for senior citizens, and he |
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found great joy exploring the outdoors and traveling to visit |
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family with Dani; and |
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WHEREAS, A devoted husband, father, and friend, Vic |
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Morriss leaves behind a legacy of integrity, kindness, and |
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perseverance that will be treasured by all who were privileged to |
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share in his life; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th |
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Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved |
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family of Victor Lee Morriss; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas |
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Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in |
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memory of Vic Morriss. |