[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 181 (Wednesday, November 13, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H8792]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING WALTER B. JONES, JR.

  (Mr. MURPHY of North Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. MURPHY of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, yesterday I proudly 
announced my first piece of legislation as a Member of Congress, H.R. 
5037.
  Of course, every bill that goes through this great legislative body 
is important, but I think it is fair to say that every Member's first 
bill carries with it an importance in its own right. It marks the 
beginning of a new path forward, and I wanted mine to begin in 
remembrance of my predecessor, friend, and mentor, the late Congressman 
Walter B. Jones, Jr.
  Congressman Jones served the great people of eastern North Carolina 
for over 20 years. He supported our military, he supported our farmers, 
and he supported our coasts. As his successor, I pledge to do the same.
  This bill, which would name a post office in the town Congressman 
Jones was born and raised, in the great town of Farmville, North 
Carolina, is the least that we can do to honor the remarkable statesman 
and steward that he was.
  In this time of great divisiveness, it is wonderful to have an issue 
that we all can rally around and support. I look forward to this bill 
becoming a reality for the people of eastern North Carolina.

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