[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 156 (Friday, September 10, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E971]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  IN RECOGNITION OF MR. RICHARD MORADO

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                          HON. EMANUEL CLEAVER

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 10, 2021

  Mr. CLEAVER. Madam Speaker, it is with a deep sense of gratitude that 
I rise today to honor the significant contributions of Mr. Richard 
Morado, an individual that went above and beyond to serve our Latino 
and greater Kansas City community. Richard has not only served our 
greater Kansas City community but has served our country, honorably and 
proudly, when he joined the Navy in 1972, on an aircraft carrier. It 
was in the Navy and through his parent's dedication to the community 
that Richard found his own passion for community service.
  After the Navy, Richard returned home and utilized his G.I. Bill 
benefits and received an associates degree from Penn Valley College, 
and later would graduate from Rockhurst College with a business degree. 
Richard has carried on the tradition of service his parents taught him 
at a very young age. His father Mike Morado was very active during the 
civil rights movements in Kansas City, as a local leader in the 
Hispanic community to fight for equity and justice. This vein was 
seared into Richard where he picks up from his father's service.
  Richard joined several community organizations, serving in various 
capacities in several groups including: IMAGE, LULAC, the American G.I. 
Forum, MANA, and the COHOL Civil Rights committee. In addition, Richard 
has been a longtime volunteer for the local environmental nonprofit 
Bridging the Gap. His service has been so significant that the Greater 
KC Hispanic Chamber of Commerce bestowed the Carlos Cortez Humanitarian 
of the Year Award to him in 2006, for his contributions to Kansas City.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me today in recognizing 
Mr. Richard Morado for the tremendous accomplishments throughout his 
career and his tireless efforts in providing Kansas City with 
celebration of the rich Mexican American culture, thriving within our 
amazing City. Richard's contributions to our community have made a 
significant impact on the Missouri's Fifth District and I speak on the 
behalf of the entire district when I say thank you to Richard.

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