[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 77 (Wednesday, May 10, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E989-E990]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                    TRIBUTE TO MORROW BROWN GARRISON

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                         HON. HARRIS W. FAWELL

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 10, 1995
  Mr. FAWELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Morrow Brown 
Garrison, a civic leader in my district and a national leader in 
manufacturing technology. He exemplified what is best about this 
country--hard work and commitment. He was born on March 21, 1930, to 
Leldon D. and Grace Lorraine Garrison.
  Gary, as he was known to his friends, volunteered for the U.S. Navy 
at the age of 18. He served from 1948 to 1952. Those 5 years of active 
duty included a tour of duty in Korea and two in the European theater. 
Gary earned the rank of first class petty officer on the U.S.S. 
Johnson. He received an honorable discharge with a good conduct medal 
and a captain's commendation.
  While his ship was docked in Newport, RI, he met a charming young 
woman named Gertrude Bouzan. When Gary returned to civilian life he 
married Gertrude on June 13, 1953. His new wife's family and his 
commitment to completing his education would keep him in the New 
England area.
  Gary pursued his education at Northeastern University. In 1957 he 
received his bachelor of science with a major in accounting. 
Accomplishing this was no easy task. He needed to take two jobs, as 
both a painter and as an apprentice building superintendent, to pay for 
his education which he pursued during the day. The late 1950's brought 
on yet another stage in Gary's life. This stage would be marked by the 
birth of his only child Brenda Gail Garrison.
  In 1964 he took a position as controller of Snow Manufacturing Co. 
This company was soon after bought by Wallace Carroll. This transition 
would begin an association that would form a major portion of his 
working career. Gary's commitment and loyalty to the enterprise was 
quickly noted and he was made a vice president in 1972. Gary's hard 
work 
[[Page E990]] was also noted and he was soon given more duties and 
responsibilities.
  In the 1970's and 1980's he served as vice president and director of 
American Machine and Science, Inc. [AMSI], another company owned by the 
late Mr. Carroll. Gary would later become president of AMSI group of 
companies. In the late 1980's he was appointed to serve on one of the 
committees of the National Machine Tool Builders, now known as the 
Association for Manufacturing Technology. His good suggestions and hard 
work earned him election in 1987 as treasurer of that organization.
  Gary served as chairman of the association from 1993-94. In that 
capacity, he represented the association on matters of trade, 
technology, political, and legal matters. He led conferences and 
missions in Bangkok, Thailand, Japan, Hawaii, and Washington, DC. Gary 
was able to see some of his recommendations enacted into law by the 
U.S. Congress.
  Gary will be remembered fondly by the many friends and family he 
leaves behind. He was loyal to both his friends and business 
associates. This loyalty was shown through his dedication to CRL 
industries, of which he worked for in some capacity since 1964. Gary 
cared for his community and friends and was generous with his time.
  His memory will be cherished by his wife of 42 years, Trudy, and by 
his daughter and son-in-law Brenda and Ward Hinds, his brother Don and 
wife Barbara Garrison, and sister Dorothy and husband Daniel Nix, and 
sister Margaret Hauser.
  Mr. Speaker, Gary was a caring individual who achieved a great deal 
in his lifetime. He was a leader in his community, in his business, and 
in national and international manufacturing technology. He will be well 
remembered. My most heartfelt condolences go to his friends and family.


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