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Regular Session, 2010 ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 37
BY SENATORS MARIONNEAUX, ADLEY, ALARIO, AMEDEE, APPEL, BROOME,
CHABERT, CHAISSON, CHEEK, CLAITOR, CROWE, DONAHUE,
DORSEY, DUPLESSIS, ERDEY, B. GAUTREAUX, N. GAUTREAUX,
GUILLORY, HEBERT, HEITMEIER, JACKSON, KOSTELKA,
LAFLEUR, LONG, MARTINY, MCPHERSON, MICHOT, MORREL L,
MORRISH, MOUNT, MURRAY, NEVERS, PETERSON, QUI NN,
RISER, SHAW, SMITH, THOMPSON AND WALSWORTH
A RESOLUTION
To express the sincere condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana to the loved
ones and family of United States Army Sergeant Randy Morrison upon his death
while in the service of his country.
WHEREAS, Randy Wayne Morrison was a native of Morgan City, Louisiana, and
was a 2001 graduate of Central Catholic High School, where he lettered in and excelled in
all sports; and
WHEREAS, Randy loved the game of basketball and played it with great intensity,
impressing his friends with his skills and abilities, and making up what he lacked in height
with his hustle and heart; and
WHEREAS, Randy had a deep respect for his country and was particularly moved
by the terrorists attacks on America on September 11, 2001, which sparked his decision to
serve in the armed forces; and
WHEREAS, he enlisted in the United States Army in July 2005, and received orders
to report to Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, for basic combat training, where his athletic
prowess served him well as he endured the harsh, tough training regimen and successfully
completed his initial training; and
WHEREAS, Randy was soon stationed to Fort Sam Houston, Texas, for his
Advanced Individual Training to become a pharmacy technician, and distinguished himself
during the school with his dedication and discipline; and
WHEREAS, Randy was stationed next at Baumholder, Germany, where he would
sharpen his skill and knowledge of pharmacy when he was promoted and placed in charge
of medical refills at the base; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Morrison would receive letters of commendation for his
outstanding service in Europe by his commanding officer, Major Darrel McGuire, and would SR NO. 37 ENROLLED
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also be recognized for his pharmacy tech accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Morrison was later sent to the prestigious Brooke Army
Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas, where his job excellence led to his being named
Pharmacy Tech of the Year for 2008; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Morrison would become highly respected and loved by his
peers at Brook Army Medical Center as he pursued his degree in pharmacy at Incarnate
Word University; and
WHEREAS, all who knew and loved Sergeant Morrison were shocked at his
untimely death on October 6, 2009, in San Antonio, Texas, as he prepared to leave the Army
and continue his career in the field of pharmacy; and
WHEREAS, the pride in and affection for Sergeant Morrison will live forever in the
hearts of his family and friends who will always remember him as a concerned patriot who
faithfully served his country in its war on terror.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby extend its deepest and most profound condolences to the family of United States
Army Sergeant Randy Wayne Morrison for their great loss and his dedication and service
to the country he so loved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
family of Sergeant Morrison.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE