(La Porte, IN) - A La Porte man will receive a high honor this evening for his many years of work in the community, as Leigh Morris is going to receive the La Porte County Good Scout Award.
 

The accolade is given every year by the Boy Scouts of America so as to recognize people whose efforts reflect the example the organization tries to instill in youth and out in the community, per Jason Yoder with the LaSalle Council of the Boys Scouts. The LaSalle Council includes La Porte, Porter, and other surrounding counties including some in Michigan like Berrien County.

 

Morris was the president and chief executive officer at the former La Porte Hospital during the 70s, 80s, and 90s, in addition to serving as mayor from 2004 through 2007. He has also been involved with many other companies and organizations throughout much of his lifetime, on top of being a Boy Scout himself while growing up in Hartford City, which is between Fort Wayne and Indianapolis.

 

“He has been involved in for-profit and not-for-profit endeavors. He has been a leader in the healthcare industry. He has done a tremendous amount of work to engage our community to make our community better and to build positive relationships and conversations,” Yoder remarked.

 

The award will be given at the Silver Palace in La Porte during a dinner beginning at 6 p.m.