Robert Morris (Indiana politician)

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Bob Morris
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Member of the IndianaHouseofRepresentatives
from the 84th district
Assumed office
November 3, 2010
Personal details
Born
Robert Morris

Streator, Illinois, U.S.
Political party Republican
SpouseErin
Children7
Education Indiana University
Bloomington
(BS)

Robert "Bob" Morris is an American politician serving as a member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 84th district. He assumed office on November 3, 2010.

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Early life and education

Morris was born in Streator, Illinois and moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana in 1976. He attended the Saint Charles Borromeo School and graduated from Bishop Dwenger High School. [1] Morris earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the Indiana University Bloomington. [2]

Career

Morris owns Healthkick Nutrition Centers. In 2005 and 2006, he served as an officer in the New Haven, Indiana Police Department. He was also president of Georgetown Merchant Association. Morris was elected to the Indiana House of Representatives in November 2010. [3] [4] Ahead of the 2022 general election, he was one of several Republican politicians and media personalities spreading the litter boxes in schools hoax. [5]

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References

  1. "Our Campaigns - Candidate - Robert Morris". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved 2022-03-05.
  2. "Bob Morris' Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2022-03-05.
  3. "Bob Morris". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2022-03-05.
  4. "Bob Morris | State of Indiana House of Representatives". www.indianahouserepublicans.com. Retrieved 2022-03-05.
  5. Gilsinger, Christine (November 3, 2022). "Rep. Bob Morris cites 'litter box' myth in school board endorsement". The Journal Gazette . Retrieved November 3, 2022.