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House recognizes the life and service of Judge Morris Overstreet with memorial resolution
Summary
The Texas House laid out a previously adopted resolution honoring Judge Morris Overstreet and Representative Raymond delivered remarks on Overstreet's career and character.
The Texas House of Representatives laid out a previously adopted memorial resolution honoring Judge Morris Overstreet and Representative Raymond addressed the chamber about Overstreet's life and public service.
Representative Raymond recounted Overstreet's career, including his service on the Court of Criminal Appeals and as a law professor and mentor. Raymond described Overstreet as "a gentle, quiet giant" and praised his commitment to people and the legal profession.
Raymond said Overstreet was born and raised in Amarillo and recalled Overstreet's long record of public service, including statewide election to the Court of Criminal Appeals and later work as a law professor and private attorney. Representative Raymond said Overstreet advocated for people throughout his career and mentored many law students and young lawyers.
The clerk read the caption for HR 14 in the session; the resolution was listed as previously adopted and was memorialized on the House calendar. Representative Raymond closed by asking the House to join him in remembrance.
