Dr. Carolyn Morris was elected to the Southlake City Council in May 2002 and served until June 2008 when she was term limited by the City Charter. She has been a resident of Southlake since 1994 and of Northeast Tarrant County since 1966. Dr. Morris is a professional educator and was employed in the Texas public schools for 33 years. She has been a teacher, educational diagnostician, principal, central office administrator and special education consultant. Dr. Morris earned her Bachelor and Master of Science degrees from Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. She received her Doctor of Education degree from Texas Woman's University. Since moving to Southlake, Dr. Morris has been actively involved in her neighborhood and community. She has been an active participant in the Grandfriends Program at both Rockenbaugh and Old Union Elementary Schools. She is a former member of the Board of Governors for Timarron Country Club. Carolyn has served her neighborhood both as a director and President of the Board of Directors for the Dominion Homeowners Association. She is a member of the DPS Citizens Academy Alumni Association and has served the City of Southlake as a SPIN 9W neighborhood liaison. In 2004, Dr. Morris became a Coordinator for the PKD (Polycystic Kidney Disease) Foundation-North Texas Chapter. She has worked in the volunteer position to raise awareness and research funds to find a cure for PKD. The annual North Texas "Walk for PKD" is held each year in September in Southlake as a part of the national walk. As a Southlake City Council member, Dr. Carolyn Morris worked on a number of special committees. She served on the very important Southlake 2025 Committee that worked to update the city's comprehensive plan and develop a blueprint for the future development of the city. She was a Council representative for the Urban Design study that was accepted by the City Council. Carolyn was one of three council members on the Gas Drilling Task Force that researched and wrote the Ordinance presented and approved by City Council. Dr. Morris currently serves on the Southlake Public Arts Commission and is a member of the Executive Board of the newly formed APEX Arts League. Dr. Morris was very interested and involved in the development and enhancement of the city’s parks while on the Southlake City Council. She is President of the Southlake Parks Development Corporation. She has taken an active supportive role in the development of the Bob Jones Nature Center and serves on its Board of Directors. She promoted the redesign and development plan for Bicentennial Park that was adopted by the City Council. Dr. Morris has been a strong supporter of the Southlake Department of Public Safety Citizens Academy’s Safety Town. She believes it is important to have community assets to enhance the quality of life for all Southlake citizens. Working with children and serving her community has been a life long commitment and source of enjoyment for Dr. Morris. She and her husband, Tom, have four married daughters and five grandchildren living in the area. | 