[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 50 (Tuesday, March 24, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E750-E751]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         COMMENDING PATRICIA MURPHY OF UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

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                           HON. LEONARD LANCE

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 24, 2009

  Mr. LANCE. Madam Speaker, I rise in honor of National Women's History 
Month and to congratulate Patricia Murphy of Springfield, New Jersey 
who will be honored on Friday, March 27, 2009 at the 17th Annual Women 
of Excellence Dinner held in Union County, New Jersey.
  This special annual event is hosted by the Union County Commission on 
the Status of Women in the Seventh Congressional District and 
highlights the amazing work of individuals who are making our 
communities better places to live. The Commission on the Status of 
Women recognizes the contributions of women in the fields of education, 
health care, the arts, government, business, law, community service, 
technology, public service and women's advocacy and lifetime 
achievement.
   This year's Lifetime Achievement Award will be given to Patricia 
Murphy because of her extensive lifetime achievements. Presently,

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Patricia is a professor at the Muhlenberg Snyder School of Nursing. She 
is also involved in various professional nursing organizations, social 
and civic groups, and church activities in Springfield. Patricia is 
certified as a teacher of practical nursing and a school nurse in the 
state of New Jersey.
   During her extensive career, Patricia Murphy has been an adjunct 
professor at Kean University and Felician College, staff nurse at 
Overlook Hospital, Obstetrics and Community Health Instructor, Oncology 
Clinical Nurse Specialist, full time Medical/Surgical Nursing III 
Instructor and as such has been honored with a distinguished Nursing 
Alumni Award, American Cancer Society Certificate of Appreciation, 
outstanding alumna award of Seton Hall University School of Nursing, 
and New Jersey State Nurses Association Medical-Surgical Nurse of the 
Year.
   In addition to her nursing career, Patricia Murphy has written 
several articles for professional journals and presented a number of 
lectures and programs throughout Central New Jersey, focusing on the 
well-being of cancer patients, their families and the nursing care they 
receive. She has also developed, planned, and implemented the first on-
line nursing course offered through Muhlenburg in conjunction with 
Union County College. Patricia is also the Parish Nurse Ministry 
coordinator at St. James Church in Springfield. She has also served as 
the past president of the Summit Area AARP.
   Patricia Murphy of Springfield, New Jersey has made significant 
contributions to her community and led a long distinguished career. I 
am pleased to congratulate her and share her good work with my 
colleagues in the United States Congress and the American people.

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