[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 88 (Thursday, May 25, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1126]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                         TRIBUTE TO JOHN MORLEY

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                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 24, 1995
  Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, on May 31, 1995, Mr. John Morley will be 
retiring after 51 years of dedicated service to millions of baseball, 
football, hockey, basketball, racing, and soccer fans, as well as 
concert-goers, circus fans, and many others in stadiums, arenas, parks, 
and zoos across the country. Mr. Morley will be retiring from his 
position as the vice president of operations for Harry M. Stevens, 
Inc., now a member of the Aramark family of companies. At Harry M. 
Stevens he has been a leader of the team that provides food, beverages, 
souvenirs, and service to Presidents and Popes, athletes and actors, 
musicians and many more.
  Mr. Morley began his career vending hot dogs at Yankee Stadium, and 
then moved on to be a steward in Washington. He later moved back to New 
York as a manager, and then on to Kentucky for the Derby. As the Mets 
began playing in Shea Stadium, Mr. Morley returned to New York in order 
to serve as general manager of the stadium. While in New York he also 
worked in Nassau Coliseum after the Islanders were established. 
Throughout his career he has set the highest standards of service to 
American fans at thousands of games and events including several World 
Series, Super Bowls, Stanley Cups, Kentucky Derbies, and many concert 
tours from the Beatle's first stadium appearance in the United States 
to the Who's farewell tour.
  John Morley's professional life has been characterized by a 
commitment to excellence, a commitment to respect for fellow employees, 
and a commitment to making the best possible experience for the fans. 
His commitment to the fans is reflected in the smiling faces of 
children enjoying that first ballpark hot dog or wearing their teams's 
hat; his commitment to employee excellence is demonstrated by the tens 
of thousands of men and women whose working careers began in a stadium, 
many of whom have chosen careers staying in the service sector and many 
of whom have chosen to use the experience as a foundation for other 
industries; his commitment to the fan experience is reflected in the 
many new services, menu items and quality programs that enable fans to 
maximize their entertainment experience.
  Mr. Morley will be missed by all those he has served and especially 
by those with whom he has worked. His commitment to excellence will 
continue through the legacy he has left after half a century of service 
to sports fans and music lovers.


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