[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 83 (Thursday, June 4, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1325]
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CONGRATULATING MAYOR CHARLES MURPHY FOR BEING ELECTED VICE PRESIDENT OF 
                  THE ALABAMA LEAGUE OF MUNICIPALITIES

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                             HON. JO BONNER

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 4, 2009

  Mr. BONNER. Madam Speaker, it is with great pride and pleasure that I 
rise today to congratulate Robertsdale Mayor Charles Murphy for being 
elected vice president of the Alabama League of Municipalities. As the 
elected vice president, Mayor Murphy will become president of the 
League in 2010 and will also become the fourth Baldwin County mayor to 
preside over the Alabama League of Municipalities in the organization's 
74 year history.
  Born in Missouri, Mayor Murphy was raised on a cotton and cattle farm 
near Bossier City, Louisiana. After high school, he began his career 
with the U.S. Navy. After his discharge, he joined South Central Bell, 
now BellSouth, in 1973. In 1976, BellSouth transferred him to south 
Alabama to work in the company's construction department. He continues 
to work for BellSouth today and is currently the manager of the supply 
division for the Gulf Coast.
  Mayor Murphy's public service career began in 1983 when he was 
appointed to Robertsdale's Zoning Board of Adjustments. In 1988, he was 
elected to the city council, and just four years later, he was elected 
mayor of Robertsdale. He serves on the board of directors for the 
Alabama Municipal Insurance Corporation and is the chairman of the 
Baldwin County Mayor's Association.
  As president of the Alabama League of Municipalities, Mayor Murphy 
will oversee an organization that serves as the voice of the cities and 
towns of Alabama. Since 1935, the organization has brought 
municipalities together to promote legislation, provide legal advice, 
and establish education programs for city and town officials.
  Madam Speaker, on behalf of the city of Robertsdale and Alabama's 
First Congressional District, I ask my colleagues to join me in 
recognizing a dedicated community leader and friend to many throughout 
Alabama. On behalf of all those who have benefited from his good heart 
and generous spirit, permit me to extend thanks for his many efforts in 
making Robertsdale and all of Alabama a better place.

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