1999CRE116 HONORING LEIGH MORRIS
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[Congressional Record: February 2, 1999 (Extensions)]
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HONORING LEIGH MORRIS
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HON. TIM ROEMER
of indiana
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, February 2, 1999
Mr. ROEMER. Mr. Speaker, there is a common question asked in
theoretical science that has also become part of the political lexicon.
And I think I have the answer. The question is ``What happens when an
irresistible force meets an immovable object?'' The answer is ``Leigh
Morris.''
I say this because Leigh is both. He has been a tireless worker for
our community and a vortex of organized activity to advance health care
quality. And he has also been a stoic, standing rock-solid in his
insistence on excellence, community participation and vision for the
future.
Although we consider Leigh our own in northern Indiana, he is
nationally recognized for his expertise and abilities in health care
management and planning. I must also add that Leigh is equally well-
known for his grace, courtesy and intellect.
Leigh Morris has served in his capacity as President of LaPorte
Hospital, which is now known as the LaPorte Hospital Regional Health
System, for twenty-one years. His stewardship at the helm has steered
through some very rough times, and some very good ones. And he will be
leaving at a time of very positive growth and success. We will know in
the future that the good health of our hospital system was due in part
to Leigh's planning and foresight.
Although his dedication to the LaPorte Hospital is the counterpiece
of Leigh's career, he will also be remembered for his leadership at the
Indiana Hospital Association and the American Hospital Association. He
has brought his unique vision to hospitals, administrators and
providers throughout the nation, and I know they are as grateful for
his gifts as we Hoosiers are.
Mr. Speaker, Leigh has impacted our community in many ways beyond the
health care system. He has been involved in other quality of life
issues, fighting for superior education, pulling for economic
development, laboring to bring enriching cultural experiences to our
citizens, young and old.
Many have expressed concern that we are somehow ``losing'' Leigh
Morris due to his retirement. I think otherwise. Leigh is not leaving
us, rather he enters a new chapter in his life. I know that he will
find new and interesting ways to bring added life and zest to our
community: in health care, in business and in all ways. I am pleased to
be able to join his wife Marcia and his family in sharing the pride and
admiration I know they must feel at this important time.
Mr. Speaker, some among us are leaders, some are healers, and some
are teachers. Leigh Morris is all of these. He has preserved the health
of so many, kindled the imagination of more, and inspired everyone. For
all he has done, he deserves recognition and reward.
For who he is, his own work was reward enough.
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