[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 12 (Tuesday, February 4, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E125]
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                      TRIBUTE FOR JAMES M. MURPHY

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                          HON. JAMES M. TALENT

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 4, 1997

  Mr. TALENT. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to pay tribute to one of my 
constituents, Mr. James M. Murphy. Mr. Murphy has been recognized as 
the 1996 Outstanding Businessperson of the Year by the Creve Coeur-
Olivette Chamber of Commerce. This award highlights his continuing 
efforts not only with the chamber, but with the entire St. Louis 
construction and business community. It is indeed an honor to recognize 
his hard work and efforts as an outstanding leader and citizen.
  The following proclamation was presented to Mr. Murphy by the Creve 
Coeur-Olivette Chamber of Commerce, in recognition of his outstanding 
accomplishments.

       Whereas Jim Murphy, president of Murphy Company Mechanical 
     Contractors and Engineers, has served as the president of the 
     Olivette Economic Development Commission, and
       Whereas his leadership of the Commission has contributed to 
     the economic stability of Olivette, and created economic 
     growth for the City of Olivette, and
       Whereas he has achieved unprecedented national success for 
     his company in the construction and business communities, and
       Whereas he has served the St. Louis business community 
     through leadership and dedication, and
       Whereas he has unselfishly devoted both time and effort to 
     the health and welfare of the St. Louis community by 
     supporting charitable, civic and business organizations, and
       Whereas he has demonstrated the highest ethical values in 
     the conduct of his business and personal life, and
       Whereas his support of educational excellence has 
     contributed to providing unlimited opportunity for future 
     business and community leaders. Therefore be it
       Resolved, That James J. Murphy, Jr., be honored by the 
     memership of the Creve Coeur-Olivette Chamber of Commerce as 
     the 1996 Outstanding Businessperson of the Year.

  Mr. Speaker, I join the chamber and the St. Louis business community, 
in honoring Mr. Murphy for his continuing service to our community. His 
efforts are an inspiration to us all.

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