SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 18
In Memory
of
Catherine Jean Morlen
WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with
the passing of Catherine Jean Morlen of Longview on July 24,
2022, at the age of 69; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Eleanor and Jerome Peitz, the
former Cathy Peitz was born on April 2, 1953, and she grew up with
eight siblings, Steve, Mary Ann, Geraldine, Janet, Anita, LeRoy,
Ernest, and Patricia; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Morlen shared a fulfilling marriage of 46
years with her husband, Sam Morlen, and she took great pride in
their daughters, Leslie Patrick and the late April McCarty; over
the years, Mrs. Morlen had the pleasure of welcoming into her
treasured family five grandchildren, Gage, Peyton, Jordan,
Cayden, and the late Catie McCarty, as well as four
great-grandchildren, Carter, Dawson, Landon, and Auriella; and
WHEREAS, Although she was born with a degenerative bone
disease, Mrs. Morlen refused to allow her condition to hold her
back from experiencing life; she found strength and solace in her
faith, and she gave generously of her time and talents to sing in
her church's choir; in addition, she enjoyed gardening, and she
rescued numerous cats and dogs over the years; and
WHEREAS, Cathy Morlen led a life of caring devotion to her
loved ones, and while she is deeply missed, she will forever hold
a special place in the hearts of all those who were fortunate
enough to know her; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Catherine Jean
Morlen and extend sincere condolences to the members of her
family: to her husband, Sherman "Sam" Morlen; to her daughter,
Leslie Patrick; to her grandchildren, Gage Patrick and his
fiancée, Kaycie Hills, Peyton Catherine and her husband, Dillon
Campbell, Jordan McCarty, and Cayden McCarty; to her
great-grandchildren, Carter Campbell, Dawson Campbell, Landon
Acuna, and Auriella McCarty; to her siblings, Steve Peitz, Mary
Ann Peitz, Geraldine Norton, Janet Ledford, and Anita Mitchell;
and to her other relatives and many friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Cathy Morlen.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 18, 2023, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate