[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 25 (Tuesday, February 8, 2022)]
[House]
[Pages H1016-H1017]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                       TRIBUTE TO MELISSA MURPHY

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from

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North Carolina (Mr. Rouzer) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. ROUZER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Melissa Murphy, 
my chief of staff, who recently moved on to a great opportunity working 
for Duke Energy of South Carolina.
  After a decade and a half of service here in our Nation's capital, 
Melissa decided it was time to leave her work here in the U.S. House 
and head back home. Melissa started her career on Capitol Hill working 
for her home State of South Carolina in Congressman   Joe Wilson's 
office. There, she worked her way up to deputy chief of staff before 
joining my team when I was elected to Congress in 2014. As my first 
hire and chief of staff, she helped me assemble an outstanding team, 
and she helped me build a culture for an office that has accomplished 
much.
  Melissa has always been a trusted advisor and a great friend to many. 
Throughout her career on Capitol Hill, she served as a mentor and 
friend to many staffers far beyond my office. She is always there for 
her colleagues or anyone else searching for advice or assistance.
  As every Member of Congress knows, nothing would get done in this 
place without the dedicated service of our staff who are always working 
behind the scenes. Melissa's advice, experience, and hard work have all 
played a large role in helping me to represent the 7th Congressional 
District in North Carolina to the very best of my ability.
  I congratulate and thank Melissa for her many years of congressional 
service and for leading our team during my first three-and-a-half 
terms. May God always bless her path.

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