[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 142 (Thursday, September 22, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1693]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF MASTER SERGEANT RICHARD 
                             FRANCIS MURPHY

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                            HON. ZOE LOFGREN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 22, 2011

  Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
life and accomplishments of Master Sergeant, Richard Francis Murphy.
  Richard was born in Providence Rhode Island on May 10, 1917. He 
enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps at the age of 19 and continued to 
show his dedication to our country for years to come. He served in both 
World War II and the Korean War before retiring as a Master Sergeant.
  After his retirement from the Air Force, Richard went to work for the 
Electric and Water Department for the City of Santa Clara. He 
volunteered in his community, serving on many civic and veterans 
organizations including the United Veterans Council of Santa Clara 
County and the Air Force Sergeants Association. Richard was easily 
recognizable in San Jose, as he helped organize our Veterans Day parade 
and the Memorial Day ceremony at Oak Hill Cemetery.
  On August 21st of this year, Richard passed away in his home in San 
Jose at the age of 94. Richard and his wife Kay had been married for 69 
years. In that time they saw the birth of five children, four 
grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.
  Richard was not only a dear friend of mine, but he was a friend to 
the entire veteran community in San Jose. He was proud of his service 
and grateful to others who served. I wish to honor the life of this 
American hero and memorialize our gratefulness for his dedication to 
his community and country.

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