SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 336
In Memory
of
Morris Chapman Taylor
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of Morris Chapman Taylor,
who died on February 17, 2015, at the age of 75; and
WHEREAS, Morris Taylor was born on May 28, 1939, in Fulton,
Kentucky; he attended high school in South Fulton, Tennessee, and
earned a bachelor of science degree from the University of
Tennessee, Knoxville and a master's degree in applied physics
from the University of California, Los Angeles; and
WHEREAS, He moved to Texas and completed his doctoral
studies in nuclear physics at Rice University; he went on to earn
his senior postdoctoral fellow appointment at M. D. Anderson
Cancer Center, where he researched accelerator production of
isotopes and both therapeutic and diagnostic radiation; and
WHEREAS, A leading researcher in his field, Mr. Taylor
published more than 25 articles in national magazines and
professional publications, and he was awarded five patents
related to his work in tomography and chemical reactions; and
WHEREAS, He was a member of the Austin Jaycees in the
mid-1970s, and he served as president and chief executive officer
of several Austin-based companies, including Scientific
Measurement Systems and Columbia Scientific Industries; he was
an avid golfer and a member of Great Hills Country Club; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Taylor was a loving husband to Glenda Ricker
Taylor, and they were blessed with two children and three
grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, He was known for his kind and gentle nature, and
he was admired by his colleagues and friends; he leaves behind
memories that will long be cherished by all who were privileged
to share in his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Morris Chapman Taylor; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Morris Taylor.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 9, 2015, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate