81R26066 JNC-D
By: Ortiz, Jr. H.R. No. 1690
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Lone Star State became home to a new citizen with
the birth of Praxedis "Prax" Blaine Morgan on March 17, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Born to former state representative Gabi
Canales-Morgan and Gordon Morgan of Corpus Christi, this darling
baby boy weighed 8 pounds, 15 ounces, and measured 19 inches in
length when he made his much-anticipated entrance at 9:44 a.m.; and
WHEREAS, His arrival has been a source of great pride to the
family's extensive circle of family and friends, particularly to
his doting grandparents, Rachel Canales Borchard and Terry Canales
and Dorthy and Leslie Morgan; and
WHEREAS, Affectionately called "Little Lito," "Luvagus," and
"Monkey," Prax is the first child for Mr. Morgan and Mrs.
Canales-Morgan, who were married on June 15, 2007, in Cozumel; Mr.
Morgan, a personal injury attorney, served his country in the U.S.
Army and graduated from The University of Texas; he remains a loyal
Longhorn fan and enjoys leading the motorcycle club Caballos
Diablos; also a lawyer, Mrs. Canales-Morgan served her fellow
citizens in the Texas House of Representatives during the 78th
Legislative Session; and
WHEREAS, With deep Lone Star roots, the family maintains a
second home at La Cabra Ranch in Premont, where Prax is a
fourth-generation resident, helping to sustain a South Texas
ranching heritage spanning more than 150 years; and
WHEREAS, The birth of a child is always a momentous event, and
it is a pleasure to join in celebrating the arrival of Praxedis
Blaine Morgan and to honor his delighted parents; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Gabi Canales-Morgan and Gordon
Morgan on the birth of their son, Praxedis Blaine Morgan, and extend
to them sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the family as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.