[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 154 (Friday, October 14, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1870]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               IN RECOGNITION OF FATHER KENNETH R. MURPHY

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 14, 2011

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Father Kenneth 
Murphy, an exceptional individual who continues to provide outstanding 
spiritual guidance for the members of the Middlesex County community. 
His exceptional service is highly deserving of this body's recognition.
  Born in New York City, Father Murphy is a graduate of Saint Joseph's 
High School in Metuchen, New Jersey and is a proud alumnus of Newark 
College of Engineering. He earned a Bachelors of Science in Chemical 
Engineering from Newark College of Engineering. His educational 
foundation launched his tenure as a faculty member of the Union 
Catholic Regional High School in Scotch Plains, New Jersey. Father 
Murphy entered and completed his seminary formation in Ss. Cyril and 
Methodius Seminary in Orchard Lake, Michigan. He earned his Master of 
Divinity Degree in May 1986 and received his Master of Fine Arts in 
Theology from the University of Detroit the same year. On May 31, 1986, 
Father Murphy was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Theodore E. 
McCarrick at St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral in Metuchen, New Jersey.
  An outstanding spiritual leader and mentor, Father Murphy's various 
assignments have circulated him throughout central New Jersey. He has 
served in many positions throughout the 6th Congressional District, 
including Associate Pastor at Our Lady of Victories and Administrator 
and Pastor at St. Stanislaus. Father Murphy is currently Sayreville PBA 
Chaplain, Chaplain for Our Lady of Victories Columbiettes Council 2061 
and Chaplain of Our Lady of Victories Assembly #0670 Fourth Degree 
Knights of Columbus. St. Peter's Parish in New Brunswick, New Jersey 
remains Father Murphy's home of worship.
  Mr. Speaker, once again, please join me in thanking Father Kenneth 
Murphy for his continued spiritual guidance. His extraordinary 
leadership continues to guide Middlesex County community, my district, 
and the State of New Jersey.

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