[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12003]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      IN HONOR OF MARGARET MORTON

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                         HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 7, 2016

  Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize the tremendous 
work of my constituent Margaret Morton, a 2016 honoree at the Loudoun 
Laurels Gala. Ms. Morton exemplifies the very best of the traditions of 
public service, stewardship, and personal contributions to the life and 
history of Loudoun County. Her dedication to a high standard of conduct 
allowed her to remain honest and loyal while making a positive impact 
in the journalistic community.
  Margaret Morton is a graduate of Edinburgh University in Scotland. 
She left her home in Britain to come to America in 1966. Twenty-six 
years later she entered the world of journalism when she joined the 
staff of Leesburg Today. Last year, she became a founding member of the 
writing staff of Loudoun Now, recently judged to be Loudoun County's 
best new business.
  Ms. Morton has nearly a quarter century of experience, granting her 
the skills and style to serve Loudoun. Her writing illustrates both her 
intelligence and her deep understanding of the community she loves, and 
is similarly reflected in her meritorious career. Currently, Ms. Morton 
is the Dean of the Loudoun County Press Corps.
  Serving on Loudoun County's first Historic Review Board, Ms. Morton 
is an active preservationist. She is an avid supporter of numerous 
community charitable activities, for which we readily commend her.
  Mr. Speaker, I now ask that my colleagues join me in thanking 
Margaret Morton for the outstanding services she provided to our great 
Commonwealth throughout her long-lasting career. I wish her all the 
best in her future endeavors.

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