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IN RECOGNITION OF MR. RICHARD MORADO
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HON. EMANUEL CLEAVER
of missouri
in the house of representatives
Friday, September 10, 2021
Mr. CLEAVER. Madam Speaker, it is with a deep sense of gratitude that I rise today to honor the significant contributions of Mr. Richard Morado, an individual that went above and beyond to serve our Latino and greater Kansas City community. Richard has not only served our greater Kansas City community but has served our country, honorably and proudly, when he joined the Navy in 1972, on an aircraft carrier. It was in the Navy and through his parent's dedication to the community that Richard found his own passion for community service.
After the Navy, Richard returned home and utilized his G.I. Bill benefits and received an associates degree from Penn Valley College, and later would graduate from Rockhurst College with a business degree. Richard has carried on the tradition of service his parents taught him at a very young age. His father Mike Morado was very active during the civil rights movements in Kansas City, as a local leader in the Hispanic community to fight for equity and justice. This vein was seared into Richard where he picks up from his father's service.
Richard joined several community organizations, serving in various capacities in several groups including: IMAGE, LULAC, the American G.I. Forum, MANA, and the COHOL Civil Rights committee. In addition, Richard has been a longtime volunteer for the local environmental nonprofit Bridging the Gap. His service has been so significant that the Greater KC Hispanic Chamber of Commerce bestowed the Carlos Cortez Humanitarian of the Year Award to him in 2006, for his contributions to Kansas City.
Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me today in recognizing Mr. Richard Morado for the tremendous accomplishments throughout his career and his tireless efforts in providing Kansas City with celebration of the rich Mexican American culture, thriving within our amazing City. Richard's contributions to our community have made a significant impact on the Missouri's Fifth District and I speak on the behalf of the entire district when I say thank you to Richard.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 156
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