50 Years and Counting ...

County Line Annex Letter Carrier Willie Morris, Jr. (center left) celebrates his 50-year career milestone among co-workers, managers, family, and friends.

 

Story & Photos: Miami Customer Relations Coordinator Mirtha Uriarte

Recently, County Line Annex Letter Carrier Willis Morris, Jr., celebrated a career milestone among co-workers, managers. family, and friends. At a celebration in his honor, Miami Postmaster Enrique Suarez presented Morris with his 50-year Service Award and Pin, a gift from Miami Customer Services, and a congratulatory letter signed by Postmaster General/CEO Megan Brennan.

Morris is very dedicated to his family, customers and co-workers.  His customers know him by name; he has seen the children grow into adults, having children and grandchildren of their own. Morris is like their extended family that they see sometimes more than their relatives.  

 

Over 50 years ago, Morris began his postal career at Miami’s Norland Branch. He then transferred to County Line Annex where he has been most of his career.  When asked if he was getting ready to retire, he just nudged his shoulders and said “I am not ready yet, but you will be the first to know.”

 

During the celebration, National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) Branch 1071 President Mike Gill personally thanked Morris for setting an excellent example for all who have had the pleasure of meeting and working with him.
“As an active NALC member, Morris is greatly appreciated by all his union brothers and sisters,” said Gill.

His wife, retired Letter Carrier Beverly Morris, spoke about the loyalty and commitment her husband has to the Postal Service.  

NALC Branch 1071 President Mike Gill (left) and Miami Postmaster Enrique Suarez (right) congratulate County Line Annex Letter Carrier Willie Morris, Jr. (center), on reaching his 50-year career milestone.