[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17970]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      A TRIBUTE TO MAJOR MORRISON

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 17, 2011

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Major Morrison for 
his dedicated public service to his country, community, and family.
  Reverend Major Morrison, III is son of Marian and Major Morrison, Jr. 
Reverend Morrison grew up in New York City where he attended Medgar 
Evers College with a concentration in Liberal Arts. He then transferred 
to New York City Community College and studied Mechanical Engineering.
  In 1979, Reverend Morrison joined the United States Merchant Marines 
and served until 1998. He was elevated to the post of Watch Engineer. 
Reverend Morrison served one tour duty in Operation Desert Storm and 
Desert Shield in 1991. After serving his country he started working at 
the Veterans Medical Center in New York City where he is presently a 
Systems Boiler Plant Operating Engineer.
  Reverend Morrison was called into the ministry at an early age. He 
was baptized in the Methodist tradition and faith. Reverend Morrison 
was a choir member; Boy Scout; and served as an usher. Reverend 
Morrison has preached the Gospel of Jesus Christ in various 
denominational settings: Baptist; Methodist; and Presbyterian.
  Reverend Morrison felt compelled to continue his education and 
enrolled in Somerset Christian College pursuing a Bachelor of Arts 
Degree. Upon completing his degree at Somerset Christian College, 
Reverend Morrison will enhance his ministerial capabilities as a 
biblical interpreter at The New York Theological Seminary in the Master 
of Divinity Program.
  Reverend Morrison has been engaged in many civic associations: he is 
a former member of Community Board 4; sat on the Public Safety and 
Human Services Committee; was a chaplain for the New Jersey Eastern 
Star Home; and serviced the veterans at St. Albans Community Living 
Center--Unit A5.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize Mr. Reverend Major Morrison 
for his excellence in working with Veterans and his service within the 
church.

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