H.R. No. 159 is a resolution honoring the life and contributions of Susan Gay Morrison, a distinguished attorney and civic leader from Austin, Texas, who passed away on July 11, 2025, at the age of 67. Born in San Angelo, Morrison was a dedicated advocate for social justice and education, notably working to amend the Texas state constitution to allow for wage garnishment of delinquent noncustodial parents. Her legal career included roles as an assistant general counsel for the Texas Education Agency, an administrative law judge, and general counsel for the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. She was actively involved in various professional organizations, serving as president of Texas Women Lawyers and the Travis County Women Lawyers' Association, among other leadership positions.
The resolution acknowledges Morrison's extensive community service, including her work with the City of Austin Ethics Review Commission, the Mueller Airport Redevelopment Advisory Board, and her advocacy for at-risk students through Communities in Schools. It highlights her commitment to civic engagement, including her roles as an election judge and membership co-chair for the Austin Area Board of the League of Women Voters. The resolution expresses condolences to her family, including her husband John King and stepchildren Jillian and Spencer, and recognizes the lasting impact of her life and work. The Texas House of Representatives unanimously adopted the resolution on September 3, 2025, as a tribute to her memory.