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This resolution pays tribute to Susan Gay Morrison, a prominent attorney and civic leader from Austin, Texas, who passed away on July 11, 2025, at the age of 67. The resolution highlights her significant professional and community achievements, including her work as an administrative law judge, general counsel for the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, and leader in various professional associations such as Texas Women Lawyers and the Travis County Women Lawyers' Association. It details her early legal work in amending the state constitution to allow wage garnishment for delinquent parents, her service on numerous boards and commissions, and her advocacy for at-risk students through Communities in Schools. The resolution also acknowledges her personal life, mentioning her husband John King and stepchildren Jillian and Spencer, and emphasizes her inspiring commitment to public service. Ultimately, the Texas House of Representatives unanimously adopted this resolution to honor her memory, extend condolences to her family, and recognize her substantial contributions to the legal profession and community.

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