Discussion · House of Representatives
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter Republican
“I am honoring John Francis Morrissey, Jr., who recently died at age 96. He was an engineer, a community leader, and an Army veteran who served in the Korean War.”
“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize John Francis Morrissey, Jr., of Clermont, Florida, a Korean war veteran and accomplished civil engineer, who passed away on June 14, 2026, at the age of 96. Born in 1929, Jack graduated from Brown University with a bachelor of science in civil engineering and became a licensed professional engineer. He served as a lieutenant with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during the Korean war. Jack spent 34 years in Cheshire, Connecticut, where he served as president of White Oak Corporation, The Farms Country Club, Cheshire Junior Football, and the Connecticut Road Builders Association. Known for his active lifestyle, Jack was an avid golfer, cyclist, walker, and devoted Dodgers fan. He is survived by his three sons: David, Gary, and Bill and their families, along with his significant other, Amy DeVore. Jack’s life reflected decades of service, leadership, and dedication to his community and to his country.”
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize John Francis Morrissey, Jr., of Clermont, Florida, a Korean war veteran and accomplished civil engineer, who passed away on June 14, 2026, at the age of 96. Born in 1929, Jack graduated from Brown University with a bachelor of science in civil engineering and became a licensed professional engineer. He served as a lieutenant with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during the Korean war. Jack spent 34 years in Cheshire, Connecticut, where he served as president of White Oak Corporation, The Farms Country Club, Cheshire Junior Football, and the Connecticut Road Builders Association. Known for his active lifestyle, Jack was an avid golfer, cyclist, walker, and devoted Dodgers fan. He is survived by his three sons: David, Gary, and Bill and their families, along with his significant other, Amy DeVore. Jack’s life reflected decades of service, leadership, and dedication to his community and to his country.