[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 129 (Wednesday, July 26, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E730]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





               RECOGNIZING GRACE L. MORRIS 100TH BIRTHDAY

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                       HON. BRIAN K. FITZPATRICK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 26, 2023

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an 
outstanding constituent from my district, Grace L. Morris. As we 
celebrate her life, we think of all the memories that she continues to 
share, as a citizen of our country. Grace was born in Pittston, 
Pennsylvania on September 11, 1923, grew up in upstate Pennsylvania and 
made her family home in Northeast Philadelphia on Lexington Avenue.
  Grace attended Saint John's High School and graduated in 1941. She 
enrolled in Germantown Nursing School, graduated, and went to work as 
the head nurse for the psychiatric ward. Grace then joined the United 
States Army. She served on a POW ship that crossed the Atlantic Ocean 5 
times--over and back. Grace earned the rank of 2nd Lieutenant before 
World War II ended.
  Grace attended classes at the University of Scranton for further 
nursing studies.
  Her marriage to Bill Morris took place September 6, 1946. While 
raising 5 children, Grace worked as a Private Duty Nurse at Nazareth 
Hospital and later as a nursing instructor at the Philadelphia Training 
Institute.
  Grace was a devoted wife, remains an amazing mother and grandmother. 
Her great-grandchildren now number 10. She served as the neighborhood 
nurse and devoted much time to volunteer efforts through Saint Jerome's 
Parish, and Winchester Swim Club in Philadelphia.
  As we celebrate her 100 years of life, we are incredibly grateful for 
the positive impact she has made on all who know her.

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