[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 146 (Tuesday, September 27, 2016)]
[House]
[Pages H5922-H5923]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING HARRELL CHARLES MURRAY, JR.

  (Mr. CARTER of Georgia asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Harrell 
Charles Murray, Jr., of Savannah, Georgia, who passed away on Sunday, 
September 18.
  Mr. Murray was an outstanding individual who dedicated his life to 
his family, his church, his community, and his country. He served his 
country during World War II as a member of the United States Coast 
Guard, where he served on a patrol boat guarding the southeastern coast 
from attack and attempted espionage.
  After the war, he joined the family's business, Savannah Lumber and 
Supply Company. He was loyal to his family's company, working there 
until his retirement.
  With any additional time, he contributed to the Savannah community. A

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few of his many examples of service include participating in the Lions 
Club, mentoring young men at the local YMCA, and donating gallons of 
blood to the American Red Cross.
  A lifelong member of Wesley United Methodist Monumental Church in 
Savannah, he was always devoted to bettering the church and its 
congregation. The church even gave him a special award for his work.
  Mr. Murray's life and work is to be commended. He will certainly be 
missed.

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