[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 45 (Wednesday, April 22, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E625-E626]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  IN RECOGNITION OF RAY AND PAT MURPHY

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                         HON. LUIS V. GUTIERREZ

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 22, 1998

  Mr. GUTIERREZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize my constituents 
Ray and Pat Murphy, a very active couple in my community who are 
celebrating their well-deserved retirement this Saturday, April 25, 
1998 at Nativity of Our Lord Church Hall in Chicago.
  Decades of dedication and hard work characterize the lives of Ray and 
Pat Murphy. The mother of two children, John and Margaret,

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Pat Murphy is the true example of a hard-working wife and mother. In 
addition to her work as a volunteer in many political elections and her 
tireless support of causes that she strongly believes in, Pat also 
worked for more than 38 years with NAPA-Genuine Parts Company until her 
retirement three weeks ago, on April 3, 1998.
  Ray Murphy deserves recognition for his hard work and dedication to 
our community. After working for the railroad, the Standard Unit Parts 
Company, the Checker Cab Company and the City of Chicago, Ray began a 
22-year career with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County that 
ended on November 19, 1992. Only a month later, Ray took on yet another 
challenge and started working at the Cook County Sheriff's office, 
where he stayed until his retirement on February 27, 1998. In addition 
to his professional accomplishments, Ray is also the President of the 
Hamburg Athletic Association and is a member of the Irish Fellowship.
  Mr. Speaker, it is people like Pat and Ray, hard-working and 
dedicated community members who make a difference in our lives and 
constitute the backbone of our society. Their strong family values and 
commitment to hard work and honest living is what this great country is 
all about. Their legacy is celebrated today and will certainly continue 
on with their children John and Margaret and their grandchildren 
Dennis, Amanda and Patricia.
  Today I salute them and their wonderful contributions to their 
community in the city of Chicago and wish them continued happiness, 
health and success in their future endeavors. May they continue to 
pursue their love for travel and embark on many exciting and safe trips 
to their favorite destinations.

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