Garrett Morris
American public official
About Garrett Morris
Lived 1915 – 2007 (aged 91–92).
William Garrett Morris (July 9, 1915 – April 9, 2007) was a Texas lawyer who served as the first chairman of the Public Utility Commission of Texas from 1975 to 1978.
Early life, education, and career Born in Nocona, Texas, to a family of farmers, Morris was raised in Jacksboro, Texas, Governor Dolph Briscoe appointed him to the State Public Welfare Board, Morris was unanimously confirmed by the Texas Senate for each of his appointments.
Personal life and death On July 3, 1943, Morris married Elizabeth Ann Wright, whom he met while attending law school, and with whom he had a daughter and a son.
Morris died from congestive heart failure at his home, at the age of 91.
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Who was Garrett Morris?
American public official (1915–2007)
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Garrett Morris was born in 1915.
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Garrett Morris died in 2007.
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