[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 99 (Friday, June 16, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1279]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO LESLIE H. ``LES'' MORGAN

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                          HON. JULIAN C. DIXON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, June 16, 1995

  Mr. DIXON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay special tribute to Mr. 
Leslie H. ``Les'' Morgan on the occasion of his upcoming retirement 
from the city of Los Angeles after 30 years of outstanding service. In 
recognition of his dedication to the citizens of Los Angeles, Mr. 
Morgan will be honored at an appreciation dinner on July 20, 1995. It 
is a pleasure to share with my colleagues just a few of his many 
accomplishments.
  Born in Arkansas on December 8, 1935, Mr. Morgan spent his formative 
years in Little Rock. After graduating from Dunbar High School, Les 
moved to California where he studied real estate and accounting at 
Compton College. Mr. Morgan completed his studies in real estate at 
East Los Angeles and Harbor City Colleges. After 19 years of continued 
education and experience in the field, he became a licensed real estate 
broker in the states of California and Nevada.
  From 1965 to 1985, Mr. Morgan worked for the city of Los Angeles in a 
number of positions. In 1987, he became a real estate trainee in the 
general services department and by 1991 was advanced to real estate 
officer.
  Mr. Morgan is an accomplished entrepreneur. He is a hair stylist for 
Morgan's Hair Styles, insurance broker, notary public, and owner of 
Morgan's Real Estate. When is not hard at work, Les enjoys Jazz, 
cooking, and travel.
  Les has contributed his talents to the community through his active 
participation in community organizations such as the Western 
Association of Community Health Centers and the National Association of 
Community Health Centers. He served as treasurer of the Watts Health 
Foundation, as well as chairman of the organization's board of 
directors from 1972 to 1978. Dedicated to community health, he played 
an integral role in the negotiations and completion of the $7 million 
health center in 1978.
  In appreciation of his service and dedication to the community, Les 
has received several awards and commendations. He is the recipient of 
certificates of appreciation bestowed by the Crippled Children's 
Society for his volunteer efforts and by the Volunteer's Auxiliary of 
the Watts Foundation for his contributions to the community. He was 
listed in ``Men of Achievement,'' as well as the first edition of 
``Who's Who Among Black Americans.'' He has also been recognized for 
his dedication to public health by both the Los Angeles City Council 
and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.
  A devoted father of four sons, Gerry, Claude, Frederick, and Vincent, 
Les was married to Jewel Hall for 35 years. Jewel passed away in 1991, 
and he has since married the former Sandra Garrett. After Les retires, 
he looks forward to spending time with his family.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues in the House of Representatives to 
join me in saluting Mr. Leslie H. Morgan on his many years of dedicated 
service to the city of Los Angeles. It is a pleasure to join his 
family, friends, and colleagues in recognizing his distinguished career 
and congratulating him on his well-deserved retirement.

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