TITLE: In memory of Morris Emmett Burton.

SUMMARY: In memory of Morris Emmett Burton.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The life of an esteemed attorney drew to a close with the passing of Morris Emmett Burton on October 24, 2016, at the age of 85; and WHEREAS, The son of Mason and Minnie Burton, Morris Burton was born on June 17, 1931, and grew up in Somerset, Kentucky, with the companionship of two sisters, Glenda and Edna; he graduated from the University of Kentucky College of Law in 1954 and soon thereafter answered his nation's call to duty as a member of the United States Air Force; he retired in 1956 at the rank of first lieutenant; and WHEREAS, After returning to civilian life, Mr. Burton began practicing law in Frankfort, Kentucky, and in 1984, he assumed the role of commonwealth's attorney, an office he held until retiring in 2000; in recognition of his outstanding work, he was named the 1991 Commonwealth's Attorney of the Year; in addition, he was active in his community as chair of the March of Dimes, as a member of the advisory board of the local Salvation Army, as a member of the Frankfort Kiwanis Club and the University of Kentucky Alumni Association, and as a congregant of the First United Methodist Church of Frankfort; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Burton enjoyed the love and support of his wife, the former Marcia McDaniel, with whom he shared 62 years of marriage; the couple were blessed with a fine family that included three children, Beth Sturm and her husband, Larry, Sandra Burton and her husband, Rob Hoenscheid, and Greg Burton and his wife, Jill, as well as five grandchildren, Jamie, Alex, Brady, Paige, and Bryce; and WHEREAS, Morris Burton made a positive difference in many lives through his professional and civic contributions, and he leaves behind a record of service that his loved ones can remember with pride; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Morris Emmett Burton and extend heartfelt sympathy to his 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 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Morris Burton. Clardy Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 491 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on March 2, 2017. Chief Clerk of the House