[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 160 (Tuesday, November 12, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1639]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                CELEBRATING JACK MURRAY'S 90TH BIRTHDAY

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                             HON. TOM REED

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 12, 2013

  Mr. REED. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor an 
extraordinary citizen of my district, my State, and of this great 
nation. On Christmas Day, Mr. Jack Murray of Elmira, New York, will 
celebrate a milestone in his life; his 90th birthday.
  Mr. Murray's life and career exemplify selfless and tireless 
commitment to his neighborhood, his community and his noble profession 
of public education. Jack is the son of the late major league baseball 
great 'Red' Murray, one of the notable stars on the roster of the New 
York Giants in the early years of the 20th Century. Mr. Murray followed 
in his father's athletic footsteps through a decades-long career of 
promoting good health and fitness as a physical education teacher 
within the Elmira City School District. He was a laudable fixture in 
the public school system of his community for over thirty years, and 
his work touched the lives of thousands of young people in a supportive 
and positive fashion.
  Likewise, Jack Murray has been recognized over the years by his 
neighbors in Elmira as a highly regarded figure in his community. Jack 
is described as a gregarious and well-regarded friend to many and a man 
of gentle, companionable warmth whose inherent sense of dignity and 
personal grace have left him a uniquely beloved man.
  It is important that we honor such individuals for their devoted and 
generous work, for their community leadership and for their service on 
behalf of their neighbors. People like Jack Murray make our communities 
better places through their efforts and by their example. It is a true 
pleasure for me to participate in some small way in the celebration of 
this happy and significant day in Mr. Murray's life. I join with his 
friends, neighbors and former students in offering best wishes and good 
health for many, many years to come.

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