[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 120 (Thursday, September 5, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1516]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      A TRIBUTE TO EDITH MORRISON

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                           HON. PETER DEUTSCH

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 4, 1996

  Mr. DEUTSCH. Mr. Speaker, today the south Florida community mourns 
the loss of Edith Morrison--an admired community leader, beloved wife, 
mother, and grandmother. I join with Edith's family and her many 
friends to mourn her loss and remember her positive impact on the south 
Florida community.
  Upon moving to south Florida from New York, Edith immediately assumed 
a top leadership role in our community. Succeeding her husband Julius 
as president of the Sunrise Democratic Club, Edith was an outspoken 
public figure known for her honesty and integrity. Edith was known 
among her friends as a woman who always knew the facts of every 
important issue. Forever a jealous advocate of equal opportunity for 
all people, Edith knew when to be out front on an issue and when to 
exert quiet influence behind the scenes with the utmost dignity. Edith 
gave generously of her time, having served as president of the Sunrise 
Lakes Women's Club, active in local labor organizations, and as a 
lifetime member of B'nai B'rith.
  Among her family, Edith is remembered as the loving wife of her late 
husband Julius, the mother of her two children--Marcie and Ross--and as 
the grandmother of four grandchildren. In life, she earned the highest 
respect and admiration of all who her knew her. In death, she is 
remembered as a revered leader who gave unselfishly to her family and 
community. For all of us whose lives were touched by Edith, we will 
miss her dearly.

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