[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 17882-17883]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING JACK AND DONNA MORGAN OF NAPA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 12, 2006

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize my 
good friends Jack and Donna Morgan on the day they are honored as 
Grandparents of the Year by ParentsCAN of Napa, Califomia. Their 
thoughtful, steady commitment to their own children, grandchildren, and 
the children of our

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community is a model of how we all should strive to be a positive 
influence in the lives of youth.
  Jack and Donna's reflections on raising their own children and 
grandchildren attach the highest importance to personal care and 
affection. As they put it, ``Our goal was to always, no matter the 
circumstances, insure that they felt loved.'' But they have also 
undertaken the larger task of trying to educate their children in the 
history of their family through trips, and instilling civic pride 
during trips to Washington, DC. It has been a pleasure to welcome their 
family back each time they visit the nation's capitol.
  Mr. Speaker, Jack and Donna's contributions to the community of the 
Napa Valley extend far beyond the boundaries of their own family. Young 
and old alike have benefited from Jack's involvement as a trustee of 
the Napa Valley Opera House, and as Chairman of Friends of the Lincoln 
Theater he led the drive to fund a stunning renovation of this great 
community theater. Donna has participated in community organizations 
too numerous to list, but of particular note is her work to end the 
scourge of gang activity through her participation in drafting the Ten 
Year Master Plan to End Youth Violence in Napa County. Together and 
individually, these amazing parents have played an important role in 
improving the quality of life for Napa County.
  Mr. Speaker, it is appropriate at this time that we recognize the 
life-long participation of Jack and Donna Morgan in the lives of 
children their own children, and all of the children of the Napa 
Valley. They are outstanding role models for all parents, throughout 
our community.

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