[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 89 (Monday, June 25, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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 A POINT OF LIGHT FOR ALL AMERICANS: JAMES NEVILLE MORGAN ACKNOWLEDGED 
                              POSTHUMOUSLY

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                          HON. MAJOR R. OWENS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 25, 2001

  Mr. OWENS. Mr. Speaker, as the nation of Guyana celebrates its 35th 
Independence Anniversary, I would like to salute an outstanding 
Guyanese American, James Neville Morgan, recognized posthumously as a 
Point of Light for all Americans.
  James Neville Morgan of Richmond Hill, Queens, was born in 
Georgetown, Guyana on January 11, 1951. He attended Sacred Heart 
Primary School then the Guyana Technical Institute.
  From his early teen years, James loved music and cared for the well 
being of people. He joined the Guyana Police Force and worked in 
various departments as well as playing in the steel band orchestra.
  In 1976, James migrated to the United States, got involved in St. 
Matthews Roman Catholic Church where he was a Director for Remedial and 
Religious Education. Although he had a Degree in Business, his heart 
led him to pursue a career in Social Work. He worked for the New York 
City Department of Social Services and later the New York City 
Administration for Children Services as an investigator and was 
elevated to Supervisor Level II. He was also Director for the 
International Institute of Travel.
  James had a passion for politics and social work and strongly 
believed that is the only way to make changes in the world. Very much 
involved in the Association of Concerned Guyanese, Guyana North 
American Association, New Concept Democratic Club, Political Activist 
Liaison of the New York Congressional Delegation for the American 
Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Delegate of Social 
Service Employees Union--Local 371 and many more.
  James, whose recent death saddened his family, friends and 
colleagues, was a man of integrity, he was known to be honest, 
assertive, intelligent, very outgoing, outspoken, humorous and most of 
all a loving man.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to salute James Neville Morgan posthumously 
as a Point of Light for all Americans.

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