[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 58 (Tuesday, April 21, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E911]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING MASTER SERGEANT ROBERT MORRELL FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF SERVICE 
      IN THE MARINE CORPS AND TO THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE

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                         HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 21, 2009

  Mr. ANDREWS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Master Sergeant 
Robert Morrell of Marine Wing Support Squadron 472 of Willow Grove, PA 
for his service to the Marine Corps and to the U.S. Postal Service. At 
fifty-eight years old, he is preparing to deploy to Iraq.
  Master Sergeant Morrell joined the Marine Corps in 1969 and spent 
four years on active duty. He earned the Vietnam Service Medal for his 
service in the South China Sea. He was also deployed in the 
Mediterranean. Master Sergeant Morrell became a letter carrier for the 
United States Postal Service in 1979. He now serves as the financial 
secretary of The National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 540 
Camden NJ Merged. He retired from the postal service on August 31, 
2007.
  Madam Speaker, Master Sergeant Morrell rejoined the Marine Corps 
Reserves in 1990. During his two Marine Corps careers he has earned a 
Selected Marine Corps Reserve medal, a Navy Meritorious Unit 
Commendation, the Marine Corps Good Conduct medal, and the National 
Defense Service medal. In 2007, he was promoted to Master Sergeant in 
the Marine Corps. When his retirement date from the Marine Corps loomed 
close, Master Sergeant Morrell chose instead to continue with his unit. 
He is now getting ready to serve his country in Iraq, just as he served 
in Vietnam. He is an excellent example for all Americans. I 
congratulate Mr. Morrell on his tremendous dedication to this country 
and wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors.

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