81R5131 JKB-D
By: Gattis H.R. No. 1166
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The friends and family of U.S. Army Specialist
Matthew Troy Morris suffered an immeasurable loss with the death of
this valiant young man, who was killed on April 6, 2008, while
bravely serving his country in Iraq; and
WHEREAS, Matthew Morris was a loving son and brother who was
known for his energy, affability, and determination; he enjoyed
video games and trying out new barbecue recipes and hoped to one day
become a history teacher; and
WHEREAS, Born on July 16, 1984, in Fairfax, Virginia, he
attended Fishburne Military School in Waynesboro, Virginia, where
he earned an ROTC leadership award; he later attended Cedar Park
High School and went on to score in the 90th percentile on each
section of the General Educational Development test; and
WHEREAS, Specialist Morris joined the army, serving with the
3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, in Balad;
despite the dangerous nature of his work, he remained devoted to his
mission, and the heroism he demonstrated in Iraq earned him the
Bronze Star Medal, the Purple Heart, the National Service Defense
Medal, and several other decorations; and
WHEREAS, Matthew Morris exemplified the highest ideals of the
U.S. armed forces; although his passing has left a void in the lives
of those who were fortunate enough to know him, they will forever
carry memories of this heroic young man close in their hearts; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of U.S. Army Specialist
Matthew Troy Morris and extend sincere sympathy to the members of
his family: to his parents, Lisa and Glenn Morris; to his brothers
and sister, Cory, Katie, and Sam; to his fiance, Julia Richardson;
to his grandparents, Nancy Jackson and Joane Walters; to his aunt,
Diane Afflerbach; to his uncles, John and Brian Walters, and to his
other relatives and many friends; 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 Matthew
Morris.