SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 331
In Memory
of
Robert Morehead
WHEREAS, All who shared in the life of Robert Morehead of
Santa Fe, New Mexico, were deeply saddened by his passing on
January 24, 2025, at the age of 77; and
WHEREAS, The son of Jackie and Robert Morehead, "Mo"
Morehead was born in Dallas on February 3, 1947, and he grew up
with the companionship of a sister, Sue; after graduating from
the Texas Military Institute in San Antonio, he attended Southern
Methodist University and studied journalism and religion; he
wrote for The Wall Street Journal before moving to Corpus
Christi, where he cofounded Morehead, Dotts & Laporte
Advertising Agency; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Morehead married Linda Smith Reed, and the
couple were blessed with three daughters, Juliana, Sally, and
Tracy; after that marriage ended, Mr. Morehead began another
rewarding chapter of his life with his beloved wife, Charmaine;
over the years, he had the pleasure of welcoming five
grandchildren into his family; and
WHEREAS, In 2010, Mr. Morehead moved to San Antonio, where
he became the brand ambassador for St. Mary's University, and he
ultimately settled in Santa Fe in 2023; active in every community
he lived in, he lent his talents to the boards of numerous
nonprofit organizations, and he was a champion of the arts,
education, equal opportunity, and civic engagement; he was a
Rotary Club member in Corpus Christi, San Antonio, and Santa Fe,
and he co-chaired the Harvey Weil Sportsman Conservationist
Award fundraiser; in his leisure time, he enjoyed writing,
traveling, playing golf, and studying history; above all else, he
cherished time spent with his family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Although Mo Morehead is greatly missed, he has
left his loved ones with a wealth of memories that they will
forever treasure; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Robert Morehead
and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his family: to
his wife, Charmaine Morehead, and her children and father; to his
sister, Sue Goodman, and her children; to his daughters, Juliana
Sersen and her husband, Chad, Sally Palmer and her husband,
Terry, and Tracy Bacarisse and her husband, Sam; to his
granddaughters, Scarlett, Mia, Isla, Hazel, and Clara; and to his
many other 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 Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Mo Morehead.
Hinojosa of Nueces
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 26, 2025, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate