[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 21609-21610]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                 MORICS LAUDED BY LOCAL BUSINESS GROUP

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                         HON. GERALD D. KLECZKA

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, November 5, 2001

  Mr. KLECZKA. Mr. Speaker, on November 12, 2001 the Milwaukee South 
Side Business Club will honor Wally Morics as its ``Man of the Year.''
  W. Martin ``Wally'' Morics was born in Hanau, Germany. At the age of 
four, he immigrated with his parents to Chicago. He spent his childhood 
there, and attended Northwestern University as an undergrad and later 
earned his masters degree in business administration from the 
University of Michigan.
  Wally started his professional career with the large Public 
Accounting firm of Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Company. He worked there 
for several years until he was lured away by the Rocky Mountains of 
Colorado and an opportunity to work at small ``hometown'' firm. During 
his time in Colorado, Wally discovered his reckless side, and purchased 
a Formula Ford that he raced competitively. His racing career was 
short-lived however, as he eventually totaled the car in an accident.
  An ad for a vacancy in the Milwaukee Office of Deputy Comptroller 
lured Wally and his family back to the Midwest in 1976. He served as 
Deputy Comptroller under James McCann for sixteen years. McCann's 
retirement in 1992 opened up the opportunity for Wally to run for 
Comptroller, and he is currently serving his third term.
  In addition to his elected service, Wally's dedication to the 
community is evident through his service on many boards and committees. 
These include, the International Arts Festival, the Milwaukee Economic 
Development Corporation, The Milwaukee World Festivals/Summerfest 
Board, St. Anthony Foundation and the Southside Business Club, just to 
name a few.

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  Wally has distinguished himself as a leader in the community, as well 
as a leader and expert in the professional community. He is frequently 
asked to speak at national conferences on topics ranging from municipal 
debt financing to investments for pension systems. He is also a regular 
guest on WISN radio's ``Money Sense.'' Wally has been married to his 
wife Cathy for over 32 years.
  I am pleased to join with the South Side Business Club of Milwaukee 
in honoring my friend, Wally Morics, as their Man of the Year for 2001.

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