[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 8533]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING ALBERT R. MORRIS

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                         HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE

                              of delaware

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 5, 2004

  Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise today 
to recognize the achievements of Mr. Albert R. Morris, President of 
A.R. Morris Jewelers in Wilmington, DE. On behalf of the citizens of 
the First State, I would like to pay tribute to this outstanding 
individual, and extend to him our congratulations on being chosen as 
the 2004 recipient of the Small Business Council of America's Small 
Business Person of the Year Award.
  Mr. Speaker, for over 40 years, A.R. Morris Jewelers has set the 
standard for business and civic leadership in Delaware. The Morris 
family's steadfast commitment to dependability, integrity, quality, and 
trust has cemented A.R. Morris' position at the pinnacle of small 
business in Delaware, and as this award indicates, throughout the 
nation. Based on an unwavering commitment to his community, Mr. Morris 
has proven that businesses can succeed, while still maintaining an 
individual relationship with their customers. Now, in A.R. Morris' 
second generation of family ownership, they continue to provide value 
and excellence in their craft.
  It is with great pleasure that I offer the most heartfelt 
congratulations to Mr. Morris upon receipt of this award. His tireless 
diligence and dedication to work and family should serve as an example 
for all small businesses. Mr. Speaker, I commend Albert R. Morris for 
his exceptional leadership and I ask that we recognize the substantial 
contributions his family and business have made to the state of 
Delaware.

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