H.R. No. 2032
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the
passing of Dr. Arnold J. Morris Jr. of Arlington on April 11, 2023,
at the age of 77; and
WHEREAS, The son of Arnold Morris Sr. and Evelyn Morris,
A. J. Morris was born in Archer City on November 12, 1945, and he
grew up with the companionship of two siblings, Burk and Julie; he
graduated from Archer City High School in 1964 and went on to attend
The University of Texas at Austin before enlisting in the U.S. Army
during the Vietnam War; over the course of his six years of service,
he earned the rank of captain and received a number of military
honors, including the National Defense Service Medal, the Bronze
Star Medal, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, and the Vietnam
Service Medal; and
WHEREAS, Following his return to civilian life, Dr. Morris
earned his medical degree from The University of Texas Health
Science Center at San Antonio and subsequently embarked on a
rewarding career as a physician that spanned four decades, during
which he helped countless patients through his skilled and
compassionate care; active in his community, he was a member of
American Legion Post No. 198 and Archer Masonic Lodge No. 708; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Dr. Morris enjoyed the love
and support of his wife, Deborah, and he took great pride in his two
sons, Arnold J. and John; with the passing years, he had the
privilege of seeing his family grow to include three grandchildren,
Archer, Jett, and Hattie; he was known for his love of animals and
his dry sense of humor, and in his leisure time, he enjoyed keeping
up with the news; and
WHEREAS, Although A. J. Morris will be deeply missed, he has
left his family and friends with a wealth of memories that they will
forever treasure; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Dr. Arnold J. Morris
Jr. and extend heartfelt condolences to all who mourn his passing;
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
A. J. Morris.
Cook
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2032 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 25, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House