[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 130 (Thursday, September 25, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1853]
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                        TRIBUTE TO VIRGIL MURPHY

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                          HON. JAY W. JOHNSON

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 25, 1997

  Mr. JOHNSON of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
Virgil Murphy, an honored leader and public servant from Bowler, WI.
  Virgil is currently the president of the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of 
Mohican Indians in northeast Wisconsin and he is retiring at the age of 
77, after a lifetime of service and achievement. He is a stalwart 
fixture in the community, having held the positions of vice president, 
tribal treasurer, tribal council member, housing director, and chairman 
of the Mohican Elderly Steering Committee.
  Even in retirement, Virgil will continue to be an honored elder and 
his advice and leadership will be relied upon for the tribe's future 
endeavors.
  His concern for the tribe's economic well-being and unity is well-
known. His devotion for his family is plain to all who know him. His 
service to his tribe and to his country as a U.S. Army veteran will 
always be remembered.
  Please join me in thanking Virgil Murphy for his years and years of 
dedication and wishing him the best in the future.

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