TITLE: In memory of Cleo Virginia McGraw Morrison of Borger.

SUMMARY: In memory of Cleo Virginia McGraw Morrison of Borger.

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WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the family and friends of Cleo Virginia McGraw Morrison of Borger, who passed away on November 27, 2020, at the age of 88; and WHEREAS, The former Cleo McGraw was born in Lawson, Arkansas, on January 9, 1932; she initially attended Gaston Public School in Rusk County, Texas, and then completed fifth through seventh grades in Louisiana; she moved to Borger for her eighth-grade year and was a member of the Borger High School Class of 1949, which was the first class to graduate from the high school campus on West First Street; in later years, she enrolled in continuing education courses at Frank Phillips College; and WHEREAS, This beloved woman exchanged wedding vows with R. D. Morrison in Clovis, New Mexico, on November 19, 1949, and they shared a rewarding marriage that spanned nearly six and a half decades until his death in 2014; they became the parents of two children, Donna and Gary, and the entire family was baptized at the First Methodist Church; in later years, Mrs. Morrison was blessed with four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Morrison, who proudly traced her ancestry to the Texas Republic, was a member of The Daughters of the Republic of Texas and held leadership roles with the Josiah Bartlett Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, among other organizations; actively involved with historical and genealogical work, she began tracing her family's heritage in 1978, and she belonged to the Hutchinson County and Amarillo Genealogical Societies and the Arkansas County Historical Society; she researched cemeteries for the Hutchinson County Historical Commission, and she published a book titled Cemeteries of Hutchinson County, Texas 1901-1986,which was distributed to major libraries throughout the U.S.; furthermore, she served as the Hutchinson County historical marker chair for 20 years; and WHEREAS, Widely admired and respected, Mrs. Morrison was honored as the Texas State Volunteer of the Year and twice named the Hutchinson County Historical Museum Volunteer of the Year; moreover, she received the Distinguished Service Award from Women's Forum Amarillo Area and was honored as Woman of the Year by the Hutchinson County Extension Homemakers; and WHEREAS, While the death of Cleo Morrison brings great sadness to her family and friends, she leaves behind a legacy that will long be treasured by all those who held her dear; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Cleo Virginia McGraw Morrison and extend deepest condolences to the members of her family: to her daughter, Donna Mary Parker, and her husband, Larry; to her son, Gary Leigh Morrison; to her grandchildren, Ceri Fisher and her husband, Andrew, Justin Parker and his wife, Amanda, Mike Parker and his wife, Jennifer, and Jason Parker and his wife, Rebecca; to her great-grandchildren, Salem, Colten, Taryn, Ian, and Lane Parker, Drew and Kenadee Fisher, and Breanna Lemery; and to her other relatives and friends; 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 Cleo Morrison. Price Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 914 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 8, 2021. Chief Clerk of the House