[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 140 (Monday, November 17, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1604]
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           RECOGNIZING THE LIFE AND MEMORY OF LARRY D. MORSE

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                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 17, 2014

  Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise in memory of Larry D. Morse, who 
passed away on October 28, 2014, at the age of 87. Larry was the 
founder of Morse, Morse & Morse law firm, and he was a longtime 
resident of Merced. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, 
who cherished time with his family above all else. Larry was dutifully 
active and civically engaged in Merced as a Rotarian for more than 50 
years, and he was a member on the board of directors of Merco Credit 
Union, the Merced College Foundation Board, and Merced Boosters.
  While attending Hollywood High School in the 1940s, Larry began 
working as an usher for NBC Studios in Hollywood and was later promoted 
to supervisor. It was at NBC Studios where Larry met a new employee, 
Saranne Condon. Larry and Saranne would go on to spend the next 70 
years in a romantic, loving, and nurturing relationship. After his time 
at NBC Studios, Larry attended Southwestern School of Law in Los 
Angeles and later began his successful career as an attorney and 
founder of the law firm Morse, Michelizzi & Wright in Lancaster, 
California. In 1973, Larry was appointed to the Los Angeles County 
Municipal Court Bench by Governor Ronald Reagan. After serving on the 
bench, Larry and his family relocated in 1977 to Merced, where Larry 
began working at Allen, Van Winkle & Ivey law firm.
  Larry adored his wife Saranne and their six children. Together, Larry 
and Saranne placed their children's education above all else, opting to 
send their children out of state for college so that they could 
experience life outside of California.
  After his sons, Neil and Brian, graduated from law school, they 
united with their father to found the law firm Morse, Morse & Morse, 
located in Merced's historic Virginia Smith home. Practicing law with 
his sons was an immense source of pride for Larry.
  Larry is survived by his beloved wife Saranne and the wonderful 
family they built with their life together.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in honoring the life of 
Larry D. Morse. Throughout his life and career, Larry maintained an 
outstanding character and a commitment to his community. He will be 
greatly missed by many.

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