H.R. No. 491
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The life of an esteemed attorney drew to a close with
the passing of Morris Emmett Burton on October 24, 2016, at the age
of 85; and
WHEREAS, The son of Mason and Minnie Burton, Morris Burton
was born on June 17, 1931, and grew up in Somerset, Kentucky, with
the companionship of two sisters, Glenda and Edna; he graduated
from the University of Kentucky College of Law in 1954 and soon
thereafter answered his nation's call to duty as a member of the
United States Air Force; he retired in 1956 at the rank of first
lieutenant; and
WHEREAS, After returning to civilian life, Mr. Burton began
practicing law in Frankfort, Kentucky, and in 1984, he assumed the
role of commonwealth's attorney, an office he held until retiring
in 2000; in recognition of his outstanding work, he was named the
1991 Commonwealth's Attorney of the Year; in addition, he was
active in his community as chair of the March of Dimes, as a member
of the advisory board of the local Salvation Army, as a member of
the Frankfort Kiwanis Club and the University of Kentucky Alumni
Association, and as a congregant of the First United Methodist
Church of Frankfort; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Burton enjoyed the love
and support of his wife, the former Marcia McDaniel, with whom he
shared 62 years of marriage; the couple were blessed with a fine
family that included three children, Beth Sturm and her husband,
Larry, Sandra Burton and her husband, Rob Hoenscheid, and Greg
Burton and his wife, Jill, as well as five grandchildren, Jamie,
Alex, Brady, Paige, and Bryce; and
WHEREAS, Morris Burton made a positive difference in many
lives through his professional and civic contributions, and he
leaves behind a record of service that his loved ones can remember
with pride; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Morris Emmett
Burton and extend heartfelt sympathy to his 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 Morris
Burton.
Clardy
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 491 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 2, 2017.
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Chief Clerk of the House