[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 147 (Friday, September 20, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E937]
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                         REMEMBERING JIM MORRIS

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                            HON. GREG PENCE

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 20, 2024

  Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Jim Morris, 
who passed away in July at the age of 81.
  For decades, Jim has been a leader in the civic, business, and sports 
communities in our state.
  Jim grew up in Terre Haute and graduated from Indiana University in 
1965.
  By 1967, he was chief of staff for Indianapolis mayor Richard Lugar.
  He proceeded to hold leadership positions with Lilly Endowment, 
Indianapolis Water Company, the World Food Programme, and, most 
recently, Pacers Sports and Entertainment, serving as vice chair since 
2014.
  Jim was a devout Hoosier through and through, loyal to his city and 
his state.
  He was committed to giving back, including by serving on the 
executive boards of the U.S. Olympics Committee, UNICEF, the American 
Red Cross, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway board of directors, and the 
Indianapolis Power and Light Advisory Board.
  He leaves a legacy like no other, and I thank his family for sharing 
this servant leader with all of us.

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