[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 52 (Thursday, April 15, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E664]
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                      TRIBUTE TO ROSLYN G. MORRIS

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                           HON. ANNA G. ESHOO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 15, 1999

  Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Roslyn G. Morris, an 
extraordinary woman and my constituent of Atherton, CA, who will be 
presented the Leading Citizens Award by the Boys & Girls Club of the 
Peninsula on Wednesday, April 21, 1999.
  Roslyn Morris has a distinguished volunteer resume. Described by 
friends as ``quietly loving and giving'', Roslyn Morris is often found 
behind the scenes working diligently on causes important to her. 
Initially on the Board of the Florence Crittendon Home, she was a 
founding member of the Peninsula Children's Charter Auxiliary. Her deep 
commitment to Peninsula Volunteers (PV) led her to serve as President 
of the Board of Directors in 1980. In 1995, the newly renovated PV 
Senior Center Little House was named in her honor.
  Roslyn Morris is actively involved with the Museum of Modern Art in 
San Francisco. She recently assisted with the opening of the new Iris & 
Gerald Cantor Center for the Visual Arts at Stanford University.
  Roslyn and her husband of almost 50 years, Mervin, also being honored 
by the Boys & Girls Club, have 4 loving children and 12 beautiful 
grandchildren.
  Very importantly, Mr. Speaker, Roslyn Morris' example of excellence 
has inspired others to provide opportunities for achievement, 
especially for the young and particularly, for those who come from 
disadvantaged circumstances.
  Mr. Speaker, Roslyn Morris is a woman of outstanding character and I 
salute her for her remarkable contributions to our country and our 
community. I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring her as she is 
being named a Leading Citizen by the Boys & Girls Club of the 
Peninsula. No one deserves this more.

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