John Morrow received the International President's Citation

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Morrow again does 2,000 push-ups for charity John Morrow received the International President's Citation for Outstanding Club Member Morrow awards checks in 'Push-Ups for Peace' campaign
July 02, 2010, 7:33 pm Push-ups for Peace may head to record books
May 1, 2010 John Morrow is attempting a push-up record in May.
April 22, 2010 John Morrow Attempts push-up record. video.
May 2009 Try Something New: By Stephanie De Pasquale
January 2009 Grand Master Morrow
May 2008 At age 56, Morrow still has it.
April 2008 Morrow takes on bed of nails.
Novermber 2007 Morrow makes Ripley's 'Believe It Or Not'
October 2007 Fitness chores performed to help raise money for charities.
January 2007 Leading by Example
January 2006 Morrow Grabs Four 1sts at River City Martial Arts Tourney
November 2006 The way we play: 'Short-term pain, long-term gratification'.
November 2006 A discussion with John Morrow, the new Guiness Record holder for the most back handed push-ups.
August 2006 Pushing up to a record Turned down by Guinness three times, John Morrow is fighting back on the back of his hands.
May 2006 Guinness says his push for a push-up record is impossible.
August 2005 Martial artist finds peace through push-ups.
May 2005 Push-up man hopes third time is a charm.
April 2005 Pushing toward a world record.
April 2005 Martial arts instructor makes second try for push-up record.
October 2004 Whew! 139 push-ups in 60 seconds.
May 2004 Martial-arts instructor to try and break push-ups record.
April 2004 Q-C martial artist wins medals in Mexico.
Febuary 2004 Fasting: Good for the body, good for the soul.
October 2003

John Morrow received the International President's Citation for Outstanding Club Member
Posted Online: Aug. 06, 2010, 1:04 pm
Press release submitted by Sue Rose

Optimists: Morrow gets Presidential Citation Moline, IL—John Morrow received the International President's Citation for Outstanding Club Member 2009-10 by President Mark Shriver of Optimists International. The Optimists club is a civic organization for youth. Locally, the Optimists raise about $50,000 annually for various children's charities in the Quad Cities. Morrow is a past president of the Quad Cities Morning Optimists and now serves as the club's speaker/chairman. He is active in many local fundraising efforts, such as the Parade of Flags, the Optimists Golf Tournament and Pushups for Peace. The citation, signed by International President Mark Shriver, reads: "In the history of every club there is one member said to embody the spirit and essence of optimism, who has been the club's inspiration and has done the most to advance optimism in the club and the community." Morrow is the owner of Morrow's Academy of Martial Arts in Moline, Illinois. He is the recipient of numerous civic and martial arts honors. Contact Morrow's Academy at 309-764-1929 or visit www.morrowsacademy.com.