788 RES SUBMITTED BY COMMITTEE APPOINTED BY CITY COUNCIL UPON DEATH OF HONORABLE J MORGAN CROOK'ESC LUTIOr,1
RESOLUTION SUBrfITTED BY THE COMMITTEE APPOINTED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF TIiE CITY OF PARIS. TEXAS, UPON THE
DEATH OF THE HONORABLE T. w10RGAN CROOK, AXD PASSED
BY THE COUNCIL AT A MEETING HLLD ON APRIL 14, 1958
The death of J. Morgan Crook on March 102 1958, brought
to a close the life of one of the most revered and highly respected
men which this city and county have known. The City of Paris wa.s
thereby deprived of Mr. Crookts greatly needed leadership, which
could have been counted upon in the future with certainty, as it
had been in the past.
Mr. Crook served the City of Paris as Mayor for sixteen
years. His foresight and vision prompted him to lead the city in
the building of Lake Crook, which continues to stand as a monument
to his wisdom. rir. Crook proved himself to be both wise and just
in the many complex matters which he and the city faced. He had
a profound knowledge of huma,n nature and was diligent, conscientious
and completely devoted to his official duties. All of these
qualities of chaxacter and manp more endeared Mr. Crook to all who
knew him.
The members of the City Council of Paris, Texa.s, together
with all others who knew Mr. Crook, are deeply conscious of the great
loss suffered by this city, the community as a whole, and themselves
personally. His place in the City of Paris was one that will never
be filled by another.
The Ma.yor will submit copies of this resolution ro Mr. Crookfs
daughtexs.
Respectfully submitted,