[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 127 (Tuesday, September 13, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E]
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[Congressional Record: September 13, 1994]
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                     RECOGNITION OF PATRICK MURPHY

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                        HON. CHARLES E. SCHUMER

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 13, 1994

  Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. Speaker, one of the pleasures of serving in this 
legislative body is the opportunity we occasionally get to publicly 
acknowledge outstanding individuals of our Nation. I rise today to 
recognize one such individual, Patrick Murphy, a lifeguard who recently 
saved a swimmer at Rockaway Beach.
  As my colleagues know, I have a long record of working to make our 
streets safer and helping our Government to respond to the needs of our 
citizens. Even so, there can be no comparison to someone who actively 
saves a human life.
  There is a saying that one who saves a life, it is as if he has saved 
a world. For the family, friends, and associates of the young man that 
Patrick saved, this is undoubtedly true. I know that we all rest easier 
knowing that there are brave and expert lifesavers guarding the lives 
of our loved ones on New York City's beaches.
  Mr. Speaker, I hope all my colleagues will join me in expressing my 
admiration and respect for this young man. I am extremely proud to have 
him working at Rockaway Beach and wish him all the best in the future.

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