[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 82 (Thursday, May 17, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1088]
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 HONORING MR. AND MRS. JOSEPH AND SANDRA MORROW FOR THEIR SERVICE AND 
             DEDICATION TO THE NORTHWEST INDIANA COMMUNITY

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 17, 2007

  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Madam Speaker, it is with great respect and sincerity 
that I take this time to honor Mr. and Mrs. Joseph and Sandra Morrow of 
Schererville, Indiana. On Wednesday, May 23, 2007, Joe and Sandy will 
be honored by the Calumet Council, Boy Scouts of America for their many 
years of service and many contributions to their community. The Calumet 
Council will be honoring Joe and Sandra at the 2007 Distinguished 
Citizens Dinner, which will be held at the Center for Visual and 
Performing Arts in Munster, Indiana.
  Joseph Morrow, originally from Huntington, Indiana, has always proven 
himself to be a dedicated member of the Northwest Indiana community. 
From a very young age, Joe realized the need for community 
participation and joined the Boy Scouts, where he would eventually 
attain the rank of Life Scout. After graduating from Huntington High 
School in 1949, Joe continued his commitment to his community and 
country as he enlisted and served in the United States Air Force from 
1950-1954. From there, Joe went on to further his education and decided 
to pursue a career in the legal profession. Upon graduating from law 
school in 1958, Joe entered the practice of law. From there, the law 
firm of Schroer, Eichhorn, and Morrow emerged, where Joe remained until 
1979. At that time, Joe left the firm and was named Chairman of 
Mercantile National Bank of Indiana, First National Bank of Illinois, 
and Home State Bank of Crystal Lake, Illinois, as well as President of 
the Lake Commercial Group.
  Throughout the years, Joe has been a constant fixture in his 
community. He serves or has served in various capacities on the boards 
for many organizations, including: Indiana Bond Bank, Hoosier Boys 
Town, Northern Indiana Arts Association, Trade Winds Rehabilitation 
Center, Calumet Council--Boy Scouts of America, Indiana University 
Northwest-Chancellor's Advisory Board, Indiana University-Purdue 
University Calumet Region Campus Advisory Board, Purdue University 
Calumet-Chancellor's Council, Northwest Indiana Urban League, Gary 
Accord, Campaign America, Hammond Bar Association, Community Foundation 
of Northwest Indiana, Munster Medical Research Foundation, Indiana 
University Foundation, Indiana University Varsity Club, First National 
Bank of Illinois, Home State Bank, and the Audubon Country Club 
Foundation.
  Sandra (Murray) Morrow, a native of Hammond, Indiana, has always 
shared the same compassion and willingness to serve her community. As a 
child, Sandy was always involved in community-oriented activities, such 
as the Brownies and Girl Scouts, and she attended Camp Paxton for 
summer camp. Upon her graduation from Hammond High School, Sandy went 
on to Indiana University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science 
degree in speech and hearing therapy. In 1956, she and Joe were 
married, and she continued to teach, traveling between Indianapolis, 
Bloomington, and Hammond.
  Sandy's lifelong commitment to her community is an inspiring 
testament to her character. Sandy, like her husband, has served in many 
capacities with many organizations in the Northwest Indiana community, 
including: President of the Service League of Hammond, the Women's 
Board of the Bethany Home for Girls, the Women's Board of Hoosier Boys' 
Town, and she served on the boards for the Northwest Indiana Symphony, 
Beta Gamma Upsilon Sorority, Audubon Country Club, and the South Shore 
Arts Board.
  While they remain truly committed to the Northwest Indiana community, 
Joe and Sandy's greatest enjoyment is the time spent with their 
beautiful family. The couple has one son, Chris, and one daughter, Gale 
Morrow Crabtree, as well as four adoring grandchildren.
  Madam Speaker, at this time, I ask that you and my other 
distinguished colleagues join me in congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Joseph 
and Sandra Morrow as they are honored for their service and dedication 
to the Northwest Indiana community. Their years of service have touched 
and improved the lives of countless individuals. Their unselfish and 
lifelong dedication is worthy of the highest commendation, and I am 
proud to represent them in Congress.

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