[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 130 (Thursday, September 25, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S9980]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                        TRIBUTE TO GEORGE MURPHY

 Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. President, it is a privilege to take this 
opportunity to pay tribute to an outstanding leader in the American 
labor movement. All of us who know and admire George Murphy are proud 
of his lifetime of commitment to improving the lives of working 
communities across America, and are saddened by his retirement as 
general counsel of the United Food and Commercial Workers International 
Union.
  In a very real sense, George has lived the American dream. He was 
born and raised in Washington, DC. His father, William, served as a 
police officer here. His mother, Rose, was a dedicated school teacher. 
George's parents instilled in him the commitment to excellence and 
service that have made him one of the finest and most respected labor 
attorneys in the country.
  Throughout his 31 years of service, he has demonstrated extraordinary 
dedication to the ideals and principles of the labor movement that have 
led to so many achievements for union members and for millions of other 
workers across the country whose lives are better today because of 
George Murphy.
  George's impressive leadership for the benefit of all working men and 
women and their families will be long remembered. I extend my warmest 
wishes and congratulations to George on his retirement. His outstanding 
service is an inspiration to us all.

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