H.R. No. 1056
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Jeffrey Patrick Morris is stepping down as the state
chair of the Young Conservatives of Texas at the group's 37th annual
state convention on April 8, 2017, drawing to a close more than five
years of exemplary service; and
WHEREAS, YCT is a nonpartisan and independent youth
organization dedicated to protecting the rights outlined in the
Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution and promoting
such principles as limited government, state sovereignty, free
enterprise, and a strong national defense; the group has been
especially active on college campuses, inspiring young people to
become involved in politics and advocating for conservative
candidates during primary and general elections; and
WHEREAS, An Eagle Scout and a graduate of Rowlett High
School, Mr. Morris earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in
business administration and his master of science degree in
management information systems from the Rawls College of Business
at Texas Tech University; he was also a founding member of the Texas
Tech chapter of the Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization and
webmaster of the Texas Tech chapter of the Association of
Information Technology Professionals; since 2011, he has been an
SQL server business intelligence specialist at the Argo software
company in Richardson; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Morris first served YCT as finance director from
April to September 2010, and he went on to hold the posts of Texas
Tech chapter chair from 2010 to 2011 and technology director from
2010 to 2011; in November 2011, he became YCT's 23rd chair, and in
that capacity, he has overseen its media relations, chapter
development, and legislative rating program; moreover, he has
raised funds for the group, managed its finances, planned the
annual convention, and organized volunteer support for
conservative candidates across the state; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Morris's leadership, dedication, and commitment
to conservative ideals have greatly benefited the Young
Conservatives of Texas and earned him the respect and admiration of
its members, and he may reflect with pride on his notable record of
achievement as the organization's chair; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Jeffrey Patrick Morris on his
service as state chair of the Young Conservatives of Texas and
extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success and
happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Morris as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Tinderholt
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1056 was adopted by the House on March
30, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House