H.R. No. 1912
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to
a close with the passing of James Robert Morrow, Sr., of Elm Mott on
April 4, 2011, at the age of 86; and
WHEREAS, James Morrow was born on October 18, 1924, in
Trimble, Tennessee, to Elroy and Mamie Hornbeck Morrow; he attended
school in Yorkville, Tennessee, before answering his nation's call
to duty and enlisting in the U.S. Navy; he went on to build a
distinguished 30-year military career that included service in
World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, and he retired at
the rank of chief petty officer in 1970; he later ran a taxi service
in Hanford, California; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Morrow shared more than six decades with his
wife, the former Ethel Drake, whom he married in 1944 in Wesley,
Rhode Island; together the couple were blessed with three children,
Royce, Charles, and James, and they shared in the joy of welcoming
numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren into their family;
and
WHEREAS, Throughout his life, Mr. Morrow took great pleasure
in reading, traveling, and camping; moreover, he was a proud
veteran who loved sharing stories of his time in the navy; and
WHEREAS, While his death has brought great sorrow to all who
knew him, memories of James Morrow will be forever treasured by all
who were privileged to share in his love and friendship; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of James Robert Morrow,
Sr., and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to
his daughter, Royce Deal, and her husband, Jim; to his sons, Charles
Morrow and James R. Morrow, Jr.; to his brother, Bobby Morrow, and
his wife, Bobbie Sue; to his 12 grandchildren, 14
great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren; and to his
other relatives and 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 James
Robert Morrow, Sr.
Anderson of McLennan
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1912 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 19, 2011.
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Chief Clerk of the House