Former Kansas Senate President Steve Morris passes away at 79

KANSAS (KSNT) - Former Kansas Senate President Steve Morris has passed away at the age of 79. Morris was the Senate President from 2005 to 2013. Along with serving in the Senate, the Republican was also a pilot in the United States Air Force.

In a statement about his passing, Sen. Jerry Moran said, "He was a thoughtful, principled and dedicated statesman who represented Kansans well. Robba and I send our deepest condolences to his wife Barbara, his family and all those whose lives he touched. We will miss him deeply.”

Morris's first term was in 1993.