[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 34 (Thursday, February 23, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E414]
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       PROCLAMATION CONGRATULATING MURPHY'S FURNITURE AND CARPET

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                           HON. ROBERT W. NEY

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 23, 1995
  Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, I commend the following article to my 
colleagues:

       2Whereas, Murphy's Furniture & Carpet celebrate its 70th 
     anniversary, founded in 1925 by Theodore T. Murphy; and,
       Whereas, the Murphy's Furniture & Carpet is one of Noble 
     County's oldest and most progressive businesses and one of 
     its valued institutions in the Caldwell community; and,
       Whereas, this establishment has achieved a praiseworthy 
     record of service as evidenced by its many satisfied 
     customers; and,
       Whereas, through enterprises such as Murphy's our country 
     continues to grow and prosper; and,
       Whereas, the unwavering dedication to the founder, Theodore 
     T. Murphy and owners Clair J. Murphy and J. Murphy, the 
     employees of Murphy's have been a vital factor in the success 
     of the business, and they are all well deserving of the 
     respect of the community; and,
       Whereas, the city of Caldwell and all the surrounding areas 
     of Ohio, with a real sense of pleasure commend Murphy 
     Furniture & Carpet as an outstanding business and join in the 
     celebration of their 70 year anniversary this twenty-third 
     day of February in the year one thousand nine hundred ninety-
     five.
     

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