[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 174 (Thursday, November 10, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1120]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   AWARDING SEAMAN JAMES ``JESSIE'' MURPHEY A CONGRESSIONAL VETERAN 
                              COMMENDATION

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                            HON. PAT FALLON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 10, 2022

  Mr. FALLON. Madam Speaker, I am honored and privileged to award 
Seaman James Murphey with a Congressional Veteran Commendation. His 
service and sacrifice through the United States Navy exemplify his 
national pride and embodiment as a role-model citizen to serve the 
country he loves. Seaman Murphey is truly an ideal candidate to receive 
the Congressional Veteran Commendation.
  Seaman Murphey is a true American patriot who served during the 
Korean war. He was aboard the USS Seminole which transported many 
prisoners of war. The ship was considered an attack cargo ship and the 
Seminole won herself the distinction for being one of the busiest cargo 
handling vessels throughout WWII and the Korean war.
  Seaman Murphey stepped up to the challenge when his country needed 
him the most. With no complaint, Seaman Murphey entered the Korean war 
with patriotism and grit. As a Storekeeper, his various 
responsibilities revolved around maintaining the ship.
  Seaman Murphey is a man who has lived a life full of perseverance and 
the mindset of never backing down from hardships. But maybe most 
important of all, Seaman Murphey is a true family man, sometimes 
working two or three jobs at once to support his wife and four 
children.
  I am beyond honored to have Seaman Murphey in Texas' 4th 
Congressional District and am privileged to award such a distinguished 
citizen for his sacrifices.

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