[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 41 (Thursday, March 17, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E517]
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                   CONGRATULATIONS TO MR. BOB MORGAN

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                           HON. LOU BARLETTA

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 17, 2011

  Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor and acknowledge Mr. 
Bob Morgan, this year's recipient of the Greater Wilkes-Barre Friendly 
Sons of St. Patrick's Man of the Year Award.
  Mr. Morgan was born in Carbondale, PA. He graduated from Wyoming 
Valley West High School and King's College. Bob is currently employed 
as a Financial Advisor, Assistant Vice President with PNC Investments 
where he specializes in providing advice on asset/liability management, 
retirement and wealth transfer needs for clients of the Kingston and 
Edwardsville branch offices of PNC. Bob and his wife, Marcella, have 
two children.
  Bob is currently beginning his 13th term as the Treasurer for the 
Greater Wilkes-Barre Friendly Sons of St. Patrick. Bob has also served 
as President of the Society, on the Awards Committee, and on the 
Planning Committee for the Friendly Sons Annual Golf Tournament. Bob is 
a Past President, Vice President, and member of the Board of Trustees 
of the Wyoming Valley Serra Club. He is also a member of the St. 
Conrad's Young Men's Society, Plymouth Council 984 Knights of Columbus, 
and Bishop Hafey Assembly Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus. Bob 
currently serves as an officer of the Holy Redeemer Football Parents 
Club, and he and his wife, Marcella, served as Chairpersons of the 
March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction in 2007 and 2008.
  Mr. Speaker, Mr. Morgan has dedicated himself to serving our 
community. His avid volunteerism has helped many of his neighbors, and 
his continued mission to stand up for his fellow citizens should be 
admired. Mr. Speaker, today, I ask my colleagues to join me in 
congratulating Mr. Bob Morgan on receiving this year's Greater Wilkes-
Barre Friendly Son's of St. Patrick's Man of the Year Award.

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