[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 67 (Tuesday, May 14, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E791]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  WOMAN OF SPIRIT: CAROL ANTON MURPHY

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                         HON. WILLIAM J. COYNE

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 14, 1996

  Mr. COYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Carol Anton 
Murphy, a life-long resident of the Pittsburgh community, who was 
recently recognized as a Carlow College Woman of Spirit.
  Carlow College created the Woman of Spirit Award to highlight women 
in the Pittsburgh area who personify the college's ideals of a Catholic 
liberal arts education: to involve young women in a process of self-
directed, life-long learning which will free them to think clearly and 
creatively, to challenge or affirm cultural and aesthetic values, to 
respond reverently and sensitively to God and others, and to render 
competent and compassionate service in personal and professional life. 
The college has certainly fulfilled the purposes of the award in the 
admirable life of Carol Anton Murphy.
  Carol Anton began a career of service after graduating from Carlow 
College in 1957 as a speech therapist for the Allegheny County School 
System and later for the Dioceses of Pittsburgh. Carol Anton married 
Maurice ``Mossie'' Murphy in 1959. Together, they started a family in 
1964. Today, Carol and Mossie Murphy are the proud parents of 7 
children and 15 grandchildren. A model family woman, Carol was the 
first recipient of the Commitment to Family Award by Carlow College in 
1974.
  Carol Murphy has demonstrated constant commitment to community and 
church through volunteer work. At St. Philomena, Carol delivered 
communion and prayer on Sundays. Along with fellow St. Philomena 
parishioners, Carol started Eucharist Ministers for the Sick and House 
Bound. She has also volunteered at Presbyterian Hospital as an 
Eucharistic Minister delivering communion to hospital patients.
  A strong supporter of education and the right of every child to a 
quality education, Carol has been an active fundraiser for many 
Pittsburgh schools. She has worked on the behalf of St. Philomena's 
Guild, Central Catholic Mother's Guild, and Duquesne University Women's 
Advisory Board. She has also had an active history on the Carlow 
College Alumnae Board, serving as chair of the student alumnae parties, 
board president, and co-chair of the annual fund.
  Carol Anton Murphy knows her Carlow College education prepared her to 
be an active Christian woman and taught her the importance of service 
and commitment to her community and the city of Pittsburgh. Carol Anton 
Murphy has led an exemplary life and is unquestionably a Woman of 
Spirit. I want to congratulate Carol Anton Murphy for receiving this 
prestigious award.

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