Rep. Morris chosen for House majority whip team

Rep. Lynn Morris, R-Nixa, has been selected to join the ranks of the House majority whip team.

Morris, founder and president of Ozark-based Family Pharmacy Inc., was chosen to serve on the team by House Majority Whip Sandy Crawford, R-Buffalo, according to a news release.

“I am honored to have the opportunity to play a much greater role in the legislative process,” Morris said in the release. “This position offers me a great opportunity to better represent the interests of the 140th District. I look forward to working to help ensure the passage of legislation that will be of great benefit to the people in our area as well as the entire state of Missouri.”

Morris is one of six floor whips reporting to Deputy Whip Steve Lynch, R-Waynesville. Morris is tasked with assisting the deputy whip in soliciting votes on issues and promoting policy positions to other members of the majority party, the release said.

Morris was elected to the House in August.