H.R. No. 1138
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Countless lives were touched by the kindness and
generosity of Doris Ann Brown Morriss of Sonora, who passed away on
March 5, 2019, at the age of 89; and
WHEREAS, The former Dori
s Brown was born to Steve and Elsie
Brown on August 13, 1929, in Rocksprings and grew up with a sister,
D., and two brothers, Steve and Horace; she graduated from high
school in Rocksprings and went on to earn a bachelor's degree at
Southwestern University in home economics; and
WHEREAS, She married Tommy Morriss on June 10, 1950, and in
the course of a rewarding union that spanned 58 years, the couple
lived in Balmorhea, Uvalde, and Sonora, where they owned a ranch;
Mrs. Morris excelled as a homemaker, cook, and hostess, and she was
also involved in several sewing clubs and enjoyed making
handicrafts; she took great pride in her children, Mindy, Ann, and
Steve, and with the passing years, she had the pleasure of seeing
her family grow to include seven grandchildren, Travis, Morriss,
Holly, Ashlie, Desirae, Ethan, and Stephani, and eight
great-grandchildren, Cooper, Clay Tom, Hudson, James, Will,
Payton, Thomas, and Bronson; and
WHEREAS, Strong in her faith, Mrs. Morriss made church a
priority throughout her life, and she participated in a number of
church groups; in addition, she served as president of the Uvalde
Area Chamber of Commerce and gave freely of her time and talents to
the Uvalde Grand Opera House and the women's auxiliary for Lillian
M. Hudspeth Memorial Hospital in Sonora; and
WHEREAS, Doris Morriss lived a life that was rich in family,
friends, and community service, and those who were privileged to
share in her love and affection will forever hold her close in their
hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Doris Ann Brown
Morriss and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn her
passing; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Doris
Morriss.
Murr
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1138 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 18, 2019.
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Chief Clerk of the House