[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 56 (Wednesday, May 10, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E774-E775]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         THANKING JAMES S. MURPHY FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE HOUSE

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                         HON. VERNON J. EHLERS

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 10, 2006

  Mr. EHLERS. Mr. Speaker, on the occasion of his retirement at the end 
of May 2006, I rise to thank Mr. James S. (Jim) Murphy for his 29 years 
of outstanding service to the United States House of Representatives.
  Jim began his career with the House on October 11, 1977, and served 
in positions within the Office of the Clerk and the Finance office

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of the Chief Administrative Officer. As a Team Leader within the Office 
of Financial Counseling, he provided financial assistance and guidance 
to all Member and Committee offices including monitoring and projecting 
available fund balances and ensuring expenditures comply with both 
House and Committee rules and regulations.
  Jim has provided financial guidance to every entity of the House, 
assuring that House staff and vendors are paid accurately. His 
passionate customer service and tireless commitment to the countless 
House staff members who have worked with him will be deeply missed.
  On behalf of the entire House community, I extend congratulations to 
Jim for his many years of dedication and contributions to the financial 
management of the House. We wish Jim many wonderful years enjoying his 
retirement.

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