SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 462
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, Young Conservatives of Texas is a nonpartisan and
independent youth organization dedicated to protecting the
rights outlined in the Declaration of Independence and the United
States 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 the organization 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 the organization'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 Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
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 a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
Mr. Morris as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 20, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate