[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 74 (Tuesday, April 30, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E414-E415]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING BILL MORITZ

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                           HON. DOUG LAMBORN

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 30, 2024

  Mr. LAMBORN. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to honor the devotion, wisdom, 
and innovative

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philanthropy of a Pikes Peak community champion, Bill Moritz. He was 
prematurely taken from us on March 16, 2024 at only 72 years of age by 
cancer. Bill was a man of unwavering faith and tireless dedication to 
the Lord, to community service, and to mission-based companies.
  After earning a bachelor's degree from the University of Missouri, 
Bill met his wife Mary Lee Martin in 1975. Together they raised four 
children In 1985, Bill earned a Juris Doctorate degree from the O.W. 
Coburn School of Law, embarking on a career and path that would impact 
countless lives.
  A Christian discipleship ministry, The Navigators, brought the Moritz 
family to Colorado Springs in 1985. Bill founded Moritz & Associates, 
PC in 1988 and practiced law in Colorado Springs for over 35 years. He 
specialized in estate planning, non-profit organizations, and business 
law. He was lead attorney for From Success 2 Significance which 
provides training and strategies that empower generous families to live 
a more significant life.
  Out of personal tragedy in 1998, when the Moritz's daughter Breanna 
Joy was killed in a car accident, there emerged Joy to the World 
Foundation Thailand. Bill and Mary Lee founded this anti-trafficking 
ministry to protect vulnerable children and families in northern 
Thailand. His passion for wise and impactful philanthropy led him to 
co-found a community foundation in Colorado Springs in 1989. Bill 
served as the Executive Director of the New Horizons Foundation until 
his death. In 2003 Bill founded Joy to the World Foundation to help 
philanthropic families and ministry professionals multiply the impact 
of their generosity and service.
  Bill's 35 years of wise counsel helped numerous ministries, including 
among may others: The LeTourneau University Foundation, Navigators, 
Baptist Bible College and Seminary, Harvest Workers, Christian 
Broadcasting Network, International Bible Society, Compassion 
International, Oral Roberts University, Seattle Pacific University, 
Young Life, The Christian and Missionary Alliance Denomination, Summit 
Ministries, Christian Blind Mission International, HCJB World Radio, 
Mission Aviation Fellowship, Mission of Mercy, and the YMCA. Bill also 
authored a book, Unlocking The Full Potential of Your Assets; Creative 
Uses of the Charitable Remainder Unitrust.
  Bill is survived by his devoted wife of 48 years, their three 
children--Joni, Josh, and Amy--along with their spouses, and 11 
cherished grandchildren.
  Mr. Speaker, I can personally attest to the outstanding life of Bill 
Moritz. We practiced law together for a short time early in our 
careers. I saw firsthand his integrity, his Christian commitment, and 
his devotion to his family.
  Today I ask my colleagues to honor a life of significant generosity, 
philanthropy, and innovation. Because of Bill Moritz's life Colorado's 
Fifth Congressional District and indeed the world are a better place.

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