[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 28 (Wednesday, February 27, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E203]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING MINISTER JAMES KEVIN MURRAY

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                            HON. JANICE HAHN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 27, 2013

  Ms. HAHN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the memory of Minister James 
Kevin Murray, who passed away on February 18, 2013. James was born on 
April 21, 1961 to James David and Darlene Murray. James began preaching 
at an early age and preached his first gospel meeting in Jasper, Texas 
at the age of 13. He was an active member of the Figueroa church and 
was involved with the youth ministry, bus ministry, and the Figueroa 
Angelic Chorus.
  At Figueroa Church of Christ, James met and later married the love of 
his life, Linda Earls. They were married June 20, 1987, and had three 
beautiful children. After marrying, they joined the Alondra Church of 
Christ where James served as minister for the past 27 years.
  James developed his passion for public service and education through 
his years in school. After graduating from Manual Arts High School, 
James received his Bachelors of Arts in Political Science from UCLA. He 
then obtained his Masters in Education Administration from Cal State 
Dominguez Hills. James pursed his love for education and his commitment 
to our young people by serving as an Assistant Principal and Counselor 
in several school districts, including Los Angeles, Compton, Santa 
Monica, and Lynwood. For the past eight years, James served as the 
National Youth Conference Director.
  James enjoyed preaching the Word of God, spending time with his 
family and friends, enjoying intriguing conversations brimming with 
humor, basketball, running marathons, politics, technology, and 
watching his favorite team, the Los Angeles Lakers.
  He is survived by his wife, Linda; his children, David, Jason and 
Jessica; his mother, Darlene; his sisters, Cheryl and Janice; his 
brothers, Rodney, Kenny, Antoney, Orlando; and a host of family and 
friends. He will truly be missed.

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